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Mount Tambora

This volcano stand up 2851 on the sea level highs, located in north cape at Bima residence, Sumbawa island that known as horses milk and honey producer. The mountain range stretch across in groups of lime mounts, average 778-2851 meters highs on the sea level. Tambora is the highest mountain.
Base on historical story, in 1851 happened a big eruption that killed 92.000 mans. The effect of the eruption influence USA climate.
There is a route to access mount peak: [Dompu – Calabai – Pancasila Village] – Pos I (Base Camp I) – Pos II (Base Camp II) – Pos III (Base Camp III) – Pos IV (Base Camp IV) – Pos V (Base Camp V) – Tambora Peak

Mount Tambora


Country:Indonesia
Subregion Name:Lesser Sunda Islands (Indonesia)
Volcano Number:0604-04=
Volcano Type:Stratovolcano
Volcano Status:Historical
Last Known Eruption: 1967 ± 20 years
Summit Elevation:2850 m 9,350 feet
Latitude: 8.25°S 8°15'0"S
Longitude:118.00°E118°0'0"E






 
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