12 Otherworldly Volcanic Landscapes: From Lava Tubes to Steaming Calderas
6. Mount Bromo & Sea of Sand, Indonesia: Moonscape Majesty
In East Java, the Tengger Caldera presents an astonishing moonscape known as the "Sea of Sand." From this vast plain of volcanic ash rise several cones, including the active Mount Bromo, its crater perpetually emitting sulphurous smoke. Witnessing sunrise here, as the landscape emerges in ethereal light, is an unforgettable experience. The local Tenggerese people hold Bromo sacred, performing annual Kasada rituals by throwing offerings into its crater – a dramatic interplay of human faith and raw volcanic power in a truly otherworldly setting.
