Mount Batur facts for kids
Mount Batur (also called Gunung Batur) is a famous volcano on the island of Bali, Indonesia. It last erupted in 2000. Mount Batur is special because it is a smaller volcano located inside a much older, larger volcano.
The volcano is about 1,717 meters (5,633 feet) tall. Many people live in villages right inside the large bowl-shaped area left by the ancient eruption. This area is called a caldera.
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What is Mount Batur?
Mount Batur is an active volcano. This means it can erupt again. It is part of a bigger volcanic structure. The main part of Mount Batur is a cone-shaped peak. It sits within a huge caldera. A caldera is like a giant crater. It forms when a volcano's top collapses after a very powerful eruption.
How Mount Batur Formed
The caldera around Mount Batur was created by a massive eruption. This happened about 30,000 years ago. It was one of the biggest volcanic events known on Earth. This huge eruption left behind a giant basin. Over time, new, smaller volcanoes grew inside this basin. Mount Batur is one of these younger volcanoes.
Living Near a Volcano
Even though Mount Batur is an active volcano, many people live nearby. They have built villages inside the caldera. The soil around volcanoes is often very rich. This makes it great for farming. People grow crops like vegetables and coffee here. Living near a volcano means people must be ready for eruptions. Local authorities have plans to keep everyone safe.
Lake Batur
Inside the caldera, there is also a large crater lake. It is called Lake Batur. This lake is very important to the local people. It provides water for farming. It is also a sacred place for Balinese Hindus. The lake adds to the beautiful scenery of the area.
Images for kids
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View of Mount Batur in Bali, Indonesia
See also
In Spanish: Batur para niños
