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Old Lava Flow

Old Lava Flow

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Depth
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35m

Visibility
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13m - 38m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Old Lava Flow

This dive site consists of an area of black sand with a number of different colour corals and sponges. The site is also home to plenty of Wrasse and Barracuda which can be seen swimming through an area of lava hardened backdrop.

Old Lava Flow Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

35m

Visibility Range

13m 38m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 31%

O2

14% at 33m / 33%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Barracudas
  • Napoleon Wrasse
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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