Mount Rinjani

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How high is Mount Rinjani?3,726 meters (12,224 feet)
2. How deep is Mount Rinjani?Estimated at 200 meters (660 feet)
3. What is the location?North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia
4. What is the most powerful eruption?1257 AD
5. How tall is Mount Rinjani?The summit of Mount Rinjani reaches 3,726 meters (12,224 feet). It is the second-highest volcano in Indonesia and the tallest point in West Nusa Tenggara.
6. Why does Mount Rinjani have a blue lake?The lake, Segara Anak, sits in the volcano's caldera. Its clear blue water comes from the volcanic environment and the lake’s depth of about 200 meters.

Stratovolcano: A large, conical volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and volcanic debris.
Caldera: A large, cauldron-like hollow that forms shortly after the emptying of a volcano through major eruptions.
Geothermal Activity: Heat originating from within the Earth, often manifesting as hot springs or geysers.
UNESCO Global Geopark: An area with outstanding geological heritage recognized by UNESCO for its conservation and sustainable development.