Gunung Tujuh | |
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Danau Gunung Tujuh (Indonesian) تاسيق ڬونوڠ توجوه (Jawi) | |
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Location | Jambi, Indonesia |
Coordinates | 1°42′23″S 101°24′42″E / 1.70639°S 101.41167°E |
Type | Caldera |
Basin countries | Indonesia |
Max. length | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
Surface area | 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 40 m (130 ft) |
Surface elevation | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) |
Lake Gunung Tujuh or The Seven Mountain Lake in English is a volcanic crater lake in the province of Jambi, Indonesia, located at 1°42′23″S 101°24′42″E / 1.70639°S 101.41167°E 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.