Tandikat is a stratovolcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Its elevation is 2,438 m (7,999 ft). It is a twin volcano with Mount Singgalang, which is located to the north-north-east of Tandikat. However, only Tandikat has had historical volcanic activity. The city of Padang Panjang is located at the foot of the mountain.

Tandikat
The Tandikat (left) - Singgalang (right) twin volcano as seen from Marapi.
Highest point
Elevation2,438 m (7,999 ft)
Coordinates0°25′57.30″S 100°19′1.69″E / 0.4325833°S 100.3171361°E / -0.4325833; 100.3171361
Geography
Tandikat is located in Sumatra
Tandikat
Tandikat
West Sumatra, Indonesia
Parent rangeBarisan Mountains
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Last eruptionApril 1924

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References

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  • "Tandikat-Singgalang". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  • Indonesian Directorate of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation entry