Mount Singgalang
Mount Singgalang (Gunung Singgalang in Indonesian) is a volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia, about 10km to the southwest of the town of Bukittinggi. Its elevation is 2,877 m (9,439 ft). It is a twin volcano with Mount Tandikat, which is located to the south-south-west of Singgalang. However, only Tandikat has had historical volcanic activity. Bukittinggi and the smaller town of Padang Panjang are located towards the east of the mountain.
Singgalang | |
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Singgalang in 2017 view from Bukittinggi city | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,877 m (9,439 ft) |
Listing | Ultra Ribu |
Coordinates | 0°23′24″S 100°19′51″E |
Geography | |
Location | West Sumatra, Indonesia |
Parent range | Barisan Mountains |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Last eruption | Unknown |
There are two lakes at the summit named Dewi (Goddess) and Kumbang (Beetle).[1]
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