| Semeru | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,676 m (12,060 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 3,676 m (12,060 ft)  |
| Isolation | 390.92 km (242.91 mi) |
| Listing | Island high point 12th Ultra Ribu |
| Coordinates | 08°06′28″S 112°55′19″E / 8.10778°S 112.92194°E |
| Geography | |
  Semeru Java, Indonesia  Semeru Semeru (Indonesia) | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Ring of Fire/Sunda Arc |
| Last eruption | Ongoing[2] |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | Hike |
The Semeru (Javanese: ꦱꦼꦩꦺꦫꦸ), or Mount Semeru (Javanese: ꦒꦸꦤꦸꦁꦱꦼꦩꦺꦫꦸ, Indonesian: Gunung Semeru) is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. It is located in a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian plate subducts under the Eurasia plate.[3] It is the highest mountain on the island of Java. The name "Semeru" is derived from Meru, the central world mountain in Hinduism, or Sumeru, the abode of gods. This stratovolcano is Mahameru, meaning "The Great Mountain" in Sanskrit.[4][1] It is one of the more popular hiking destinations in Indonesia.
- ^ a b "Global Volcanism Program | Semeru". Smithsonian Institution | Global Volcanism Program. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ Associated Press (4 December 2022). "Residents are evacuating as Mount Semeru, Indonesia's highest volcano, has erupted". Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Mount Semeru".
- ^ "Indonesia: Death toll rises to 14 after eruption of Semeru volcano". TheGuardian.com. 5 December 2021.