Semeru
The Semeru (Javanese: ꦱꦼꦩꦺꦫꦸ), or Mount Semeru (Javanese: ꦒꦸꦤꦸꦁꦱꦼꦩꦺꦫꦸ (Pegon:ڮنڠ سمَيرو, romanized: Gunung Semeru)) is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. It is located in a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian plate subducts under the Eurasia plate. It is the highest mountain on the island of Java. The name "Semeru" is derived from Meru, the central world mountain in Hinduism, or Sumeru, the abode of gods. This stratovolcano is Mahameru, meaning "The Great Mountain" in Sanskrit. It is one of the more popular hiking destinations in Indonesia.
| Semeru | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,676 m (12,060 ft) |
| Prominence | 3,676 m (12,060 ft) |
| Isolation | 390.92 km (242.91 mi) |
| Listing | Island high point 12th Ultra Ribu |
| Coordinates | 08°06′28″S 112°55′19″E |
| Geography | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Ring of Fire/Sunda Arc |
| Last eruption | ongoing |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | Hike |
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