Tampomas
Stratovolcano in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
1,690 m (5,545 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
-6.764°, 107.961°
Region
Sunda Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
Gunung Tampomas is an andesitic stratovolcano overlooking the northern coastal plain of western Java about halfway between Tangkubanparahu and Cereme volcanoes. Youthful-looking lava flows are found on its flanks.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
- Pyroclastic flows
- Lava flows
- Volcanic bombs and ballistics
- Lahars and mudflows
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
Rock Types
Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | Unknown | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 263131
- •Evidence: Evidence Credible
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Gunung Tampomas is seen here above fields that lie below its ESE flank. Tampomas overlooks the northern coastal plain about halfway between Tangkubanparahu and Cereme volcanoes. Relatively young lava flows are found on the flanks of the volcano.
Anonymous, 1987.
Authority Sources
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.