description Gamalama fumaroles Overview
The Gamalama fumaroles are active gas-emitting vents associated with Gamalama, a near-conical stratovolcano on Ternate Island in North Maluku, Indonesia. Gamalama forms most of the island and has several craters, maars, and subsidiary vents. A fumarolic area on the western crater rim has been observed with yellow sulfur deposits, illustrating the continuing hydrothermal activity of one of Indonesia's active volcanoes.
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Where are the Gamalama fumaroles located?
They are associated with Mount Gamalama on Ternate Island in North Maluku, Indonesia. The vents occur in the volcano’s western crater area.
What is a fumarole at Gamalama?
A fumarole is a volcanic vent that releases gases and steam rather than lava. At Gamalama, these vents are part of a larger system of craters, maars, and subsidiary vents.
Is Gamalama a volcano or a mountain?
Gamalama is a near-conical stratovolcano that forms most of Ternate Island. Its fumaroles show that volcanic gases still escape from the mountain.
Why are the Gamalama fumaroles scientifically important?
They provide direct evidence of active volcanic gas release on Ternate. Studying their temperature and chemistry can help monitor changes in Gamalama’s hydrothermal system.
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