Salak Volcano
Updated: Nov 20, 2025 17:51 GMT -
stratovolcano
West Java, Indonesia, -6.72°S / 106.73°E 
Summit height: 2211 m / 7,254 ft
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5)
Last update: 11 Dec 2021 (FALSE ALARM: Indonesian authorities state an eruption has NOT occurred)
Salak volcano is at the NE end of an old eroded volcanic chain. Historic eruptions from Salak volcano were phreatic explosions from craters on its flank in a prominent fumarole area. Salak volcano is an area with intense hydrothermal exploration.
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Salak volcano eruptions: 1938, 1935, 1919, 1902-03, 1780, 1698-99
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Background
Flank cones occur on the SW flank and at the northern foot of the forested volcano. The summit is truncated by 2 large breached craters, one to the NE and one to the WN. The western crater breach originated from a debris avalanche that left a deposit extensing 10 km to the WNW from the summit.Significant volcanic eruptions: Salak volcano
In the past 10,000 years, Salak has had at least 5 confirmed eruptions, all documented by historical records or observations. There is one uncertain or discredited eruption in 1699 AD from Salak volcano.
The table below lists all known eruptions (date in bold face) of Salak volcano in historic times and during the past 10,000 years. Updates on the most recent volcanic activity of Salak can be found on the news page of Salak volcano.
| Date | Note | VEI | Deaths | Damage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jul 7 (eruptive episode | Historical obs./docs. | 0 | 6 | Info | |
| Kawah Cikaluwung Putri Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
| Kawah Cikaluwung Putri Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
| Kawah Ratu Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
| Kawah Ratu Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
| Kawah Ratu Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
?? | Uncertain Eruption | ? | |||
Remark:
Our list of volcanic eruptions closely follows the database of eruptions of the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Project (GVP), the internationally most recognized data source for volcanic eruptions, but also includes significant eruptive episodes or related volcano events. "Volcanic eruptions" are usually to be understood as sequences of individual eruptive episodes that can follow each other, or even overlap (if several vents are involved), and can last many years, decades or even longer. For example, the current activity of Stromboli volcano is understood as a single eruption that has been ongoing since 1934.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K | Global Volcanism Project / Smithsonian Institution
Eruptions of Salak volcano
2007 fatalities (6 students aphyxiated)
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Salak Volcano FAQ
+When was the last eruption of Salak volcano?
The last confirmed eruption of Salak occurred in 1938.
+How often does Salak volcano erupt?
Since 1780, Salak volcano has had at least 5 historically documented eruptions. This means that it erupts on average every 49 years.
+How active is Salak volcano at present?
Salak volcano is occasionally active: Since 1900, it has had 5 eruptions, and been active during 5 years out of 126 as of now. This means, Salak has been in eruption one in 25.2 years on average. The last eruption was in 1938 and ended 88 years ago.
+When was the largest eruption of Salak volcano?
The largest eruption of Salak volcano in historic times occurred in 1938. It ranks as a strombolian to vulcanian eruption with a magnitude 2 on the VEI (Volcanic Explosivity Index) scale.
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Salak Volcano Maps
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Satellite/aerial-type map of Salak volcano (scale of 10s of km)
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Satellite/aerial-type map of Salak volcano (scale of 20-40 km)
Terrain-type map of Salak volcano (scale of 20-40 km)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Salak volcano (scale of approx. 10-20 km)
Terrain-type map of Salak volcano (scale of approx. 10-20 km)
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Satellite/aerial-type map of Salak volcano (scale of few kilometers)
