The seismicity at Dieng Volcanic Complex has increased. On 22 May new white steam plumes were observed at the Timbang cone and CO2 levels increased as well. CVGHM raised the Alert Level to 2 (on a scale of 1-4). [read all]

As observed during a photo expedition in May, Semeru's activity consisted of a few small to medium ash explosions per day, and over the past weeks, it has been increasing. Access to the summit is open for climbers. [read all]

According to Indonesian news, the activity at Krakatau volcano has ceased and the eruption is considered to be over. How long the repose will last, time will tell. [read all]

A powerful lahar (mud flow) occurred on 21 March on the SW flank of Merapi volcano. A lahar traveled through the village of Sleman, approximately 20 km SW of Merapi, burying 21 homes in addition to vehicles and livestock. At least 200 residents were evacuated. [read all]

Mild explosive activity at Batu Tara continues. Darwin VAAC reported an ash plume from Batu Tara volcano on 20, reaching an altitude of 2.1 km (7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifting NE. ...more [read all]

The activity of Karangetang volcano is increasing. The Indonesian Volcanological Survey has raised the highest level of alert (4), after pyroclastic flows (block and ash flow type) from the new growing lava dome on the summit into the Kali Kali Nanitu und Pangi valleys have have reached nearly 4 km distance from the crater on 18 March. 3 villages have been ordered to evacuate. [read all]

A new eruption started at Karangetang volcano yesterday 11 March (the day the massive Japan earthquake markes history). Karangetang is located on the remote Island of Api Siau north of Northern Sulawesi in Indonesia. Most likely, the new activity consists of strombolian activity, and perhaps intermittent phases of lava fountaining. ...more [read all]

As observed on location today, Bromo erupts dense clouds of ash, rising to about 1 km above the crater, drifting east. The emissions fluctuate in intensity with phases of weaker and strong emissions alternating ca. every 20 minutes. The activity is often accompanied by near continuous roaring noises resembling a strong surf. During stronger phases, loud explosions sounds heard in many kilometers distance as well as shock waves rattling windows in nearby villages accompany the eruptions. [read all]

As observed during the past two days, Anak Krakatau is still active, with weak ash emissions at irregular intervals ranging from several hours to 10 minutes, with about 10 estimated as a daily total. We observed maximum plume heights of 500-1000 m, and rocks projected no further than the summit cone itself. At night, no incandescence was visible. [read all]

The VAAC Darwin reports an ash plume from Bromo's eruption rising to 26,000 ft (ca 9 km) drifting 90 nm NW reaching Surabaya. A low-level plume at 10,000 ft (ca. 3 km) is drifting 20 nm SE. [read all]

Mild explosive activity continues at Bromo volcano, with a sustained plume of ash reaching 400-800 m above the crater and incandescent material visible at night, according to local news sources. ...more [read all]

As our correspondent Doni living near Bromo volcano reports, the volcano is "still very active you can see strombolian eruptions". Explosion sounds can be heard in up to 28 km distance. ...more [read all]

According to local news, Krakatau continues to produce strong explosions, producing ash plumes up to 1200 m high. ...more [read all]

A powerful explosion occured at Bromo volcano on the evening of 24 Jan, producing an ash column of 2 km height as observed by our correspondant on location. [read all]

Krakatau continues to erupt in the Sunda Strait. In January, explosions increased in intensity and size, causing ash fall on the coast 40 km away. [read all]