Mount Sibayak
Semangat Gunung, Italy
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Mount Sibayak (Indonesian: Gunung Sibayak) is a stratovolcano 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 pro
duce 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. Sibayak is a term from the Karo Batak language referring to a founding community. Mount Sibayak is relatively easy to climb and has been a tourist attraction since colonial times. On July 11, 1979, a Fokker F28 operating under Garuda Indonesian Airways crashed into this mountain.
Listen to the audio guide for Mount Sibayak Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen offNearby
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- Gundaling Hill panorami · 5 km away