What is particular about the lake in the caldera at Mt Rinjani?
This lake is approximately 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level and estimated to be about 200 metres (660 ft) deep; the caldera also contains hot springs. Sasak tribe and Hindu people assume the lake and the mount are sacred and some religious activities are occasionally done in the two areas.
Is Mt Barujari a lava dome?
1944-45 eruption: new islands formed Startinf 25 Dec 1944, a new vent opened on the NW flank of Barujari (Rombongan) where a new lava dome was formed and remained active until Jan 1945. Two small islands appeared above the surface of the crater lake surface in an area which previously had a water depth of 160 meters.
How thick were the pumice deposits near Mt Rinjani?
The deposits from this eruption reached thicknesses of 6 centimetres (2.4 in) at 28 kilometres (17 mi) distance. Additional eruptions by either Rinjani or Samalas are dated 11,980 ± 40, 11,940 ± 40, and 6,250 ± 40 BP. Eruptive activity continued until about 500 years before 1257.
Will Crater Lake erupt again?
The long history of volcanic activity at Crater Lake suggests strongly that this volcanic center will erupt again. The most recent eruptions occurred on the lake floor in the western part of the caldera. Future eruptions are more likely to occur in the same area than farther east.
How do I get from Bali to Mount Rinjani?
There is no direct connection from Bali to Mount Rinjani. However, you can take the taxi to Ngurah Rai airport, fly to Lombok, then take the travel to Mount Rinjani. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Serangan, take the ferry to Bangsal, then take the travel to Mount Rinjani.
Is it legal to swim in Crater Lake?
Good question! Short answer, yes, but there is actually only one place where it is safe and legal to get down to the lake shore and swim at Crater Lake National Park. It is the Cleetwood Cove Trail, which usually opens mid to late June.