Sibayak
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| Sibayak | |
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 Sibayak in 1987 |
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| Elevation | 2,212 metres (7,257 feet) |
| Location | Sumatra, Indonesia |
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| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1881 |
The Gunung Sibayak is a small volcano overlooking the town of Berastagi in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Although its last eruption was more than a century ago, geothermal activity in the form of steam vents and hot springs remains high on and around the volcano. The vents produce crystalline sulfur, which was mined on a small scale in the past. Seepage of sulfurous gases has also caused acidic discolouration of the small crater lake.
The Gunung Sibayak ("gunung" means mountain, while "sibayak" is a term from the Karo Batak language referring to a founding community) is relatively easy to climb and became a tourist attraction already in colonial times.
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