Sangir Island

Today, Sangir Island is a topic that has generated great interest and debate in different areas. From politics to science, culture and society, Sangir Island has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. As time progresses, the importance of understanding and analyzing Sangir Island in depth becomes increasingly evident, as its impact extends to multiple aspects of our daily lives. In this article, we will explore the different dimensions of Sangir Island and its relevance in the current context, with the aim of shedding light on a topic that continues to be the object of study and reflection.
Sangihe
Sangihe is located in Sulawesi
Sangihe
Sangihe
Geography
LocationSouth East Asia
Coordinates3°35′N 125°30′E / 3.583°N 125.500°E / 3.583; 125.500
ArchipelagoSangir Islands
Administration
Indonesia
ProvinceNorth Sulawesi
Largest settlementTahuna
A photograph of young women in traditional dress on Sangir Island, taken circa 1900.

Sangir Besar, commonly called Sangir Island (with the spelling variants "Sangihe", "Sanghir" or "Sangi"), is an island in the Sangir Islands group.[1] Its Indonesian name literally means "Great Sangir", in reference to the fact that it is the archipelago's main island. It is part of the North Sulawesi province. The main language is the Sangir language.

It was the scene of the violent eruption of Gunung Awu volcano on 2 March 1856.[2] The existing mountain was reshaped by the eruption, and flooding was extensive. The death toll was estimated to exceed two thousand, possibly as high as 6,000. Other major eruptions occurred in 1966 and 2004.

The critically endangered cerulean flycatcher and Sangihe whistler are endemic to Sangir Island as is the endangered Elegant Sunbird .

References

  1. ^ Jan Sihar Aritonang & Karel Adriaan Steenbrink, ed. (2008). A History of Christianity in Indonesia. BRILL. p. 448. ISBN 978-90-041-7026-1.
  2. ^ P.R. Cummins & I. Meilano, ed. (2007). Geohazards in Indonesia: Earth Science for Disaster Risk Reduction. Geological Society of London. p. 40. ISBN 978-18-623-9966-2.


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