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Volcanology of Java
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The Indonesian island of Java is almost entirely of volcanic origin, and contains numerous volcanoes, 45 of
which are considered active volcanoes. As is the case for many other Indonesian islands, volcanoes have
played a vital role in the geological and human history of Java. Indeed, land is created on Java as a result of
lava flows, ash deposits, and mud flows (lahars). Volcanoes are a major contributor to the immense fertility of
Java, as natural erosion transports volcanic material as alluvium to the island's plains, forming thick layers of
fertile sediment. The benefit is not just in the immediate vicinity of the volcano, with fine ash emitted from
eruptions being dispersed over wide areas.
Climbing volcanoes (and other mountains) is increasingly popular.

List of volcanoes
Main article: List of volcanoes in Indonesia
This list is of volcanoes from the west of Java to the east. Local terminology and usage has the word Gunung
(mount or mountain) precede the names

West Java
Pulosari Stratovolcano
Gunung Karang Stratovolcano
Kiaraberes-Gagak Stratovolcano
Perbakti Stratovolcano
Mount Salak Stratovolcano
Mount Gede Stratovolcano
Mount Pangrango Stratovolcano
Mount Patuha Stratovolcano
Wayang-Windu Lava dome
Mount Malabar Stratovolcano
Tangkuban Parahu Stratovolcano
Mount Papandayan Stratovolcanoes
Mount Kendang Stratovolcano
Kamojang Stratovolcanoes
Mount Guntur Complex volcano
Mount Tampomas Stratovolcano
Galunggung Stratovolcano
Talagabodas Stratovolcano
Karaha Crater Fumarole field
Mount Cereme Stratovolcano

Central Java
Mount Slamet Stratovolcano
Dieng Volcanic Complex Complex volcano

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