Indonesia
Mount Bromo
Meet Mount Bromo! This active volcano in East Java, Indonesia, is famous for its smoking crater and the vast, otherworldly "Sea of Sand" that surrounds it.
Why is it famous?
It's one of Indonesia's most visited volcanoes, known for dramatic sunrise views over a misty sea of volcanic sand.
Its smoking crater makes it one of the most photographed volcanoes in the world.
How does it work?
Mount Bromo is an active volcano that still releases smoke and steam from its crater.
It sits inside the massive Tengger caldera, a giant bowl-shaped basin formed by an ancient eruption.
Amazing facts
Mount Bromo's crater still puffs out smoke and steam almost every day.
The volcano sits inside a huge sandy plain called the "Sea of Sand."
Quick facts
- Mount Bromo's crater still puffs out smoke and steam almost every day.
- The volcano sits inside a huge sandy plain called the "Sea of Sand."
- Every year, the local Tenggerese people hold the Yadnya Kasada festival, tossing offerings into the crater for good fortune.
- Sunrise at Mount Bromo is famous for painting the sky and surrounding volcanoes in pink and orange.