Volcanoes of Asia
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Ranau Volcano - John Seach
Sumatra, Indonesia
4.83 S, 103.92 E
summit elevation 1881 m
caldera
Ranau volcano is a 13 km x 8 km caldera partially filled by Lake Ranau. (Danau Ranau). Lake Ranau is located in Banding Agung district, 125 Km from Baturaja.
The lake is 300 m deep and is a popular destination with locals in Southern Sumatra.
The volcano lies along the Great Sumatran Fault. Gunung Semuning, is located on the SE side of the caldera at a height of more than 1600 m above the lake.
Ranau Volcano Eruptions
1903?, ?1887-88