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Mount Ijen

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the second phase of our multi day geological expedition. We have traveled significantly eastward from our initial staging ground in Surabaya, leaving behind the Tengger Caldera to explore the Ijen volcano complex. …

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  2. 2The Stratovolcano Ascent and Sulfur Miners

    We are currently navigating the primary trail leading to the crater rim. The incline here is significant, a physical manifestation of the classic stratovolcano profile, built up over millennia by alternating layers of viscous…

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  3. 3The Hyper-Acidic Crater Lake

    We have arrived at the summit, standing now on the precipice of the Ijen crater. As the dawn breaks and the beautiful colors in the sky begin to illuminate the landscape, look down into the caldera. …

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  4. 4Closing

    As the sun fully illuminates the Ijen crater, highlighting the sheer rock faces and the glowing turquoise lake, we must conclude our field observations. This location, arguably the climax of our expedition originating from…

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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.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-8.0600, 114.2400
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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