Suwoh

Volcanic-tectonic depression in Sumatra, Indonesia
5°15′S 104°16′E / 5.25°S 104.27°E / -5.25; 104.27GeographyLocationSumatra, IndonesiaParent rangeBukit BarisanGeologyMountain typecalderas, maars, lava domesLast eruption24 May 2024

Suoh or Suwoh is an 8 × 16 km wide volcano-tectonic depression in the southern part of Sumatra, Indonesia. Historical maars and silicic lava domes are found along the Great Sumatran fault line. Phreatic eruptions have been recorded after both the major 1933 and 1994 Liwa earthquake.[1] It is located within the West Lampung Regency, Lampung Province.[2] The volcano erupted again in a similar fashion on 24 May 2024.[3]

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b "Suoh". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2006-12-28.
  2. ^ "Mengungkap Misteri Danau Suoh, Lampung Barat".
  3. ^ OKTAVIA, VINA (2024-05-24). "Residents are prohibited from approaching the Mount Suoh eruption area because there are dangerous gases". kompas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-05-24.
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