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Mount Pusikbukit is a composite volcano located on Samosir Island, Lake Toba, North Sumatra. This mountain has an elevation of 1,982 meters above sea level (masl), and rises more than 1,000 meters above the surface of Lake Toba. Its height is almost 200 meters higher than the western caldera wall of Lake Toba.
Characteristics of Mount Pusikbukit:
- Composition: Mount Pusikbukit is composed of two main types of rocks, namely pyroxene andesite (61-65% SiO2) and hornblende dacite lava (68-69% SiO2).
- Lava Flows: The dacite lava flows on this mountain are considered to be the youngest based on their geomorphological expression.
- Eruptions: There are no records of historical eruptions that have ever occurred at Mount Pusikbukit.
- Solfatara: There is an active solfatara on the northeastern flank of this mountain.
Interesting Facts:
- Name: Pusikbukit in the Batak language means “peak of the hill”.
- Sacred Area: Mount Pusikbukit is considered a sacred place by the Batak people.
- Legend: According to legend, the first Batak King, Si Raja Batak, descended from the sky and landed on Mount Pusikbukit.
- Panorama: Mount Pusikbukit offers stunning and captivating panoramas of Lake Toba.
Mount Pusikbukit is a unique and interesting volcano with its own distinctive characteristics and history. Its captivating natural beauty and high cultural value make it an attractive tourist destination to visit.
