Sembalun
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Sembalun, a remarkable high-altitude valley nestled deep within the volcanic heart of Lombok. As we stand here at an elevation of nearly twelve hundred meters above sea level, it is essential to comprehend the sheer…
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To truly appreciate the ground beneath our boots here in Sembalun, we must delve into the violent and transformative geological history of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The Indonesian archipelago is fundamentally defined by its…
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Beyond the empirical geology, the Sembalun valley offers a fascinating anthropological study of the highland Sasak people. The Sasak are the indigenous population of Lombok, and those residing in this high-altitude enclave have…
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As we prepare to leave the relatively gentle embrace of the Sembalun valley and begin our steep ascent toward the crater rim, it is an opportune moment for reflection. We have examined the profound geological forces that hollowed…
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What is Sembalun?
Sembalun 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.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -8.3636, 116.5238 |
| Last updated |