Standing at an impressive altitude of 3,726 meters, Rinjani holds the distinction of being Indonesia’s second highest volcano, surpassed only by Mount Kerinci on Sumatra. Its towering presence defines the landscape of Lombok, a relatively small island.
Nested within its expansive 50 square kilometers caldera lies the picturesque crater lake, Segara Anak, aptly named “Child of the Sea.” The caldera’s volcanic activities have given rise to a new small cone, appropriately named Gunung Baru, meaning “New Mountain.” Segara Anak also boasts a natural hot spring, adding to the mountain’s allure.
Together with its surrounding peaks, Rinjani shapes the Mount Rinjani National Park, covering officially 41,000 hectares within its boundaries, with an additional 66,000 hectares of protected forest extending beyond. The park is now a UNESCO Global Geopark.
May 2014
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