Geurutee
| Mount Geurutee | |
|---|---|
  Mount Geurutee | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Coordinates | 5°21′00″N 95°19′00″E / 5.35000°N 95.31667°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Aceh Jaya Regency, Aceh, Indonesia |
| Parent range | Bukit Barisan |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Sunda Arc |
Geurutee (Acehnese: Gunong Geurutee, Indonesian: Gunung Geurutee) is located on the border of Aceh Besar Regency and Aceh Jaya Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. This mountain has a height of about 750 meters above sea level . Although not a high mountain, the topography of Mount Geurutee is dominated by steep slopes covered in dense tropical forest, making it part of the Bukit Barisan ecosystem.[1]
Geology
[edit]Mount Geurutee is part of the Barisan Mountains geological system, which was formed by tectonic activity along the Great Sumatran fault.[2] Its soil structure consists of old sedimentary and volcanic rocks, which support the existence of a tropical rainforest ecosystem. This area has a vital function as a water catchment area that supports life in the surrounding area.
Ecosystem and Biodiversity
[edit]The mountain is part of the Ulu Masen Protected Forest, one of the important forest areas in Sumatra. This forest is a habitat for various types of endemic flora and fauna, including several endangered species, such as the Sumatran Tiger ( Panthera tigris sumatrae ) and the Sumatran Elephant ( Elephas maximus sumatranus ).[3] Its ecological function is very important as a carbon sink and regulator of the hydrological cycle. This ecosystem plays an important role in conservation both locally and globally.[4]
History
[edit]Mount Geurutee is not only ecologically valuable but also rich in history and legend. In the oral tradition of the Acehnese people, this mountain has a close relationship with the struggle of the Acehnese people against Dutch colonialism. One of the stories that has developed states that this mountain was a hiding place for Acehnese fighters during the Aceh War, where they fought against the Dutch with guerrilla tactics that relied on the difficult-to-reach natural terrain, including the sharp slopes of this mountain. In addition, this mountain is also considered a symbol of the struggle and resilience of the Acehnese people.[5][6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ ZULKARNAINI (2018-06-26). "Pesona Gunung dan Laut di Puncak Geurutee". kompas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Sieh, K.; Natawidjaja, D. (2000), "Neotectonics of the Sumatran fault, Indonesia" (PDF), Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 105 (B12), Wiley: 28, 295–28, 326, Bibcode:2000JGR...10528295S, doi:10.1029/2000jb900120
- ^ R, Rahmadi (2022-10-22). "Masa Depan Gajah Sumatera di Hutan Ulu Masen". Mongabay.co.id. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Andhika, Raka (2024-11-05). "Ini Lho 10 Daftar Pilihan Gunung Daerah Aceh Yang Sering Diburu Para Wisatawan". PERGIMULU.COM. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ tengkuputeh (2020-05-31). "LEGENDA ASAL MULA GUNUNG GEURUTEE". Tengkuputeh. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Jukik, Almi (ed.) (2024-04-28). "Punya Legenda Tersembunyi, Inilah Kisah Gunung Geurutee di Aceh". pagaralampos.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Elis, Almi (ed.) (2024-08-07). "Mengupas Kisah Sejarah Gunung Geurutee, Dataran Tinggi Aceh yang Menyimpan Sejuta Keindahan". pagaralampos.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
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