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Amasing

Volcano
Amasing volcano lies off the southern coast of Halmahera Island, Indonesia, on the small island of Bacan (Palau Batjan). Bukit Amasing (Amasing Hill) is the largest and NW most of 3 small andesitic volcanoes, the other two being Cakasuanggi and Dua Saundara. No recent activity is know from Amasing, and the volcanic edifice is strongly eroded, suggesting it might be extinct.
Volcano type stratovolcano (probably) extinct
Location Central Chile and Argentina, South America, -35.58°S / -70.75°W
Summit elevation 1030 m / 3,379 ft
Amasing volcano eruptions none in historic time
Typical eruption style Explosive