Lake Gunung Tujuh Explained

Gunung Tujuh
Other Name:Danau Gunung Tujuh (Indonesian)
تاسيق ڬونوڠ توجوه (Jawi)
Location:Jambi, Indonesia
Coords:-1.7064°N 101.4117°W
Type:Caldera
Pushpin Map:Indonesia Sumatra
Basin Countries:Indonesia
Length:4.5km (02.8miles)
Width:3km (02miles)
Area:9.6km2
Max-Depth:40m (130feet)
Elevation:2005m (6,578feet)

Lake Gunung Tujuh or The Seven Mountain Lake in English is a volcanic crater lake in the province of Jambi, Indonesia, located at -1.7064°N 101.4117°W within Kerinci National Park. Although a young lake, in geologic terms, its surrounding volcano, Mount Tujuh, is old and not immediately obvious as such. The name "Danau Gunung Tujuh" translates as "Seven Mountain Lake," a seeming reference to seven peaks comprising the forested rim. The tallest of them rises 2732m above sea level, while the lake surface sits at 2005m. The lake is a popular overnight hiking destination among Park visitors and is sometimes fished by locals. Mount Kerinci stands nearby.

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