Waht do you know about Karangetang Volcano ?

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What do you know about the Karangetang volcano?

Some things I can share with you related to Mount Karangetang.

 Karangetang volcano is one of the most active volcanoes. This volcano is located on the island of Siau, Sitaro district, North Sulawesi province.
.called "Karangetang" Because this mountain is the highest mountain of several volcanoes in the vicinity. Karangetang is a local language which means "highest".
This mountain is a STRATO type volcano, because it is formed from layered igneous rocks and is conical to the sky. .with an altitude of 1827 meters above sea level.

In terms of culture, before the heavenly religions (Christianity and Islam) entered this island, the people at that time had animist beliefs. They knew three gods they believed in. The three gods were: 1..mawendo, the god who was believed or believed the people of Siau at that time controlled the ocean.
2. Genggonalaging, Gods who they believe rule the sky.
3. Aditinggi, a god who is believed to live on Mount Karangetang.

Because of the belief in their strong relationship with Mount Karangetang, this made it difficult for missionaries from Europe to spread Christianity, forcing priests to perform baptisms on the Karangetang volcano.
 Karangetang volcano is a mountain that was baptized under the name Yohanes Tamagagolo.

In terms of volcanic activity, Karangetag is classified as a volcano that emits lava almost every year. The first eruption of Mount Karangetang was recorded in 1675.
.and the most powerful eruption of Mount Karangetang recorded in 1976. This eruption began with a very strong earthquake in 1974 and forced most of the inhabitants of Siau Island at that time to evacuate or leave Siau Island.
.Therefore, currently there are several villages in several areas with a population of 100 Siau people.
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