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Mount Ijen

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Mount Ijen, the truly profound second major geological phenomenon featured on our comprehensive multi-day tour from Surabaya. Moving steadily eastward across the incredibly diverse topography of East Java, we strictly…

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  2. 2The Combustion Chemistry of the Blue Flames

    As we safely position ourselves securely within the deep, toxic basin of the Ijen crater during the pre-dawn hours, we are instantly granted a clear, unobstructed view of one of geology's most incredibly rare and visually…

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  3. 3The Hydrogeochemistry of the Acidic Crater Lake

    Directly adjacent to the roaring, superheated fumaroles lies the massive, strikingly beautiful, yet incredibly deadly, turquoise crater lake. This vast body of standing water confidently holds the title of the largest highly…

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  4. 4Closing

    As we safely prepare to physically leave the highly toxic confines of the Ijen crater and commence our long descent back to the breathable atmosphere of the lower elevations, we must critically reflect upon the immense magnitude…

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What is Mount Ijen?

Mount Ijen is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

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TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-8.0580, 114.2420
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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