Overview of Mount Rinjani

Mount Rinjani

 
Rinjani Volcano on the island of Lombok in Indonesia is the second highest volcano in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci in Sumatra. The height of Mount Kerinci 3.805 meters, while the height of Mount Rinjani 3.726 meters above sea level. 

Rinjani Volcano is located at latitude 8a º 25 "S and 116A º 28 'E, is a favorite for mountain climbers Indonesia-climber in his deep beauty of the landscape. The mountain is located in Mount Rinjani National Park has an area of ​​approximately 41.330 hectares.

Historical eruptions

1. 10 to 12 September 1847
2. 8 to 10 August 1884 (+ / - 1 day)
3. 30 November to 2 December 1900
4. 1 to 2 June 1901
5. 29 April 1906 -?
6. 30 November to 2 December 1909
7. 4 November 1915 -?
8. May 30, 1941
9. December 25, 1943 - January 1, 1944
10. 1949 - 1950
11. October 15, 1953 + / - 45 days
12. September 1965 -?
13. March 28, 1966 - August 8, 1966
14. 3 June to 21 November 1994
15. September 1995
16. 1 to 5 October 2004

Natural Rinjani

The area of forest on Mount Rinjani including heterogeneous and homogeneous forest types in certain areas of the region. Around the height of 1000 to 2000 (above sea level) can be encountered types of plants such as banyan (Ficus superb), Garu (Dysoxylum sp), Bayur, and the plantation area planted with vegetables such as potatoes, peppers, cabbage, onions as well. trus about elevation 2000 until 3000 started a lot of mountain pine trees (Casuarina junghuniana). To a height of 3000 to the charge are types of grasses and edelweiss / perennial flower.

The most exotic Rinjani is the lake Segare Kids (and Kids Sea Segare meaning meaning children) were formed by the volcanic eruption of Mount Rinjani. People call immediately / sea because of the color of the lake water is blue like the sea. The lake is located at an altitude of 2800 M, there are plenty of fish and other flora and fauna. Many fish are in this lake are carp, tilapia and fish harper.

Reportedly ascent in February 2005 a team of climbers Astacala successfully speared carp weighing 3.5 kg. Lake Segara Anak by society believed to have magic that can cure the disease, but also to gain cult objects sacred. Near Lake Segara Anak there is a small mountain called Mount New finger (incipient mountain / new mount). Rarely people can get to the top of the New Mount although according to existing information pathways to get there, maybe it is because New Mountain is still active and out of gas.

View from Pelawangan I senaru	Pelawangan I Senaru
Pelawangan II sembalun	Pelawangan  II Tempat Kemah

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