Mount Bromo

UPSC Reference:  Geography |

Why in News?

A major wildfire in Mount Bromo National Park in Indonesia brought the volcanic landscape into the news.

Key Facts

  • Located on Java Island, Indonesia.

  • Mount Bromo is an active volcanic cinder cone.

  • It lies within the Sandsea (Sea of Sand) Caldera.

  • Sandsea Caldera forms part of the larger Tengger Caldera.

  • The volcanic complex is part of Indonesia's highly active volcanic region.

Important Geography

Mount Bromo → Sandsea Caldera → Tengger Caldera → Java → Indonesia

UPSC Importance

Useful for understanding:

  • Volcanic landforms

  • Caldera formation

  • Pacific Ring of Fire

  • Indonesia's tectonic setting

Key Pointer

Bromo → Java → Indonesia → Active volcano → Tengger Caldera