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Pendan volcano

stratovolcano 1631 m
Sumatra, Indonesia, -2.82°S / 102.03°E
Current status: (probably) extinct (0 out of 5)
Typical eruption style: Explosive
Pendan volcano eruptions: none in historic times
Pendan volcano photos
Pendan is a little-known volcano in central Sumatra that is listed as an active volcanic center by Rock et al. (1982) and Posavec et al. (1973), with no additional information. Source: Smithsonian GVP

Pendan Photos:

Markus, George and Marco observing the activity. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Markus, George and Marco observing the activity. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
 Explosions of lava from the lava lake. Overall, during 25-28 Nov, the activity of the volcano seemed to be increasing. Violently exploding gas bubbles let the lake look like a continuous strombolian firework lasting for hours. Lava often flies to 50 m or more now... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Explosions of lava from the lava lake. Overall, during 25-28 Nov, the activity of the volcano seemed to be increasing. Violently exploding gas bubbles let the lake look l...
 Mostly employees of UN and NGOs from all over the world but all working in Goma (I was the only tourist) watch the night show. Note that so much gas was expelled from the crater and the strong glow indicated lava lake inside the crater that night photography was very difficult due to overexposure with flying rocks being mostly lost within the glowing plume (night video however is excellent). (Photo: Paul Hloben)
Mostly employees of UN and NGOs from all over the world but all working in Goma (I was the only tourist) watch the night show. Note that so much gas was expelled from the...
Fireworks at Stromboli volcano, Italy. The photo was taken in spring 2009 and shows an explosion from Stromboli's NE crater in the evening twilight. In the first half of 2009 in particular, this crater was in spectacular, vigorous activity. It had quickly built a tall cone, changing and dominating the crater terrace of Stromboli, and although more changes have happened, it is still one of the main features of the crater today. We selected this photo as the "Photo of the Month" Dec 2011 and congratulate Christian with a 500 EUR travel voucher! (Photo: muepla)
Fireworks at Stromboli volcano, Italy. The photo was taken in spring 2009 and shows an explosion from Stromboli's NE crater in the evening twilight. In the first half of ...
 Strong ash-rich eruption at night. An observer's flashlight is visible on the old crater rim (an extremely dangerous place to be!). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strong ash-rich eruption at night. An observer's flashlight is visible on the old crater rim (an extremely dangerous place to be!). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
 Typical vulcanian explosion at night (5 July 09) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Typical vulcanian explosion at night (5 July 09) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)