The Ijen volcano complex is a group of composite volcanoes located on the border between Banyuwangi Regency and Bondowoso Regency of East Java, Indonesia. It is known for its blue fire, acidic crater lake, and labour-intensive sulfur mining.

Feb 13, 2024 · Most people either visit Ijen on an overnight tour from Bali, or do it as a road trip combined with Mount Bromo and other epic sights in East Java. This travel guide will explain how to get to Kawah Ijen, hiking tips, entrance fees, how to be safe, and everything else you need to know before you go!

Mount Ijen, 2 799 m high, is located in East Java near the city of Banyuwangi. The volcano is known for the large blue acid lake, the deep crater and the blue lava – yes, this truly is a landscape and a sight out of this world.

Ijen Crater is a crater located on Mount Ijen, East Java, Indonesia. This crater is famous for its blue fire that appears at night and its turquoise crater lake ¹. Ijen Crater has a diameter of about 722 meters and a depth of about 200 meters.

Oct 25, 2024 · Mount Ijen is an active volcano in East Java, straddling the border between Bondowoso and Banyuwangi. It draws travelers from all over the world with its rare blue fire phenomenon—one of only a few places on Earth where this natural wonder can be seen, and the only accessible one in Indonesia.

Dec 27, 2024 · Kawah Ijen is an active volcano on the island of Java with an extremely acidic crater lake and gas emissions that produce blue flames upon contact with oxygen in Earth's atmosphere.

Mar 13, 2019 · Located in East Java, Mt Ijen is home to the largest highly acidic lake in the world. The views from the top are breathtaking; almost as breathtaking as the toxic sulphuric gases that this volcano is continuously spewing. The hike up Mt Ijen is unlike anything in the world.

Kawah Ijen Volcano, on the island of Java, Indonesia has two of the most unusual occurrences on Earth. The first is an active solfatara that emits hot, flammable sulfurous gases. These ignite as they enter Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere and burn with an electric blue flame.

Dec 15, 2024 · In this Kawah Ijen guide, I will explain everything you need to know about visiting this marvelous volcano, including the current regulations and practical details. Kawah Ijen has reopened for visitors on 8 September 2024! This comes after almost 2 months of closure due to increased volcanic activity.

Mount Ijen is Indonesia’s most famous crater and lies in East Java, 2,600 meters tall, topped with a caldera with the world’s largest lake of highly acid (pH<0.5) and mineralized volcanic water. The lake has an average depth of 176 meters at a height of 2,368 m.