Dieng volcano, Central Java, Indonesia: news & activity updates

Dieng Volcanic Complex volcano (Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 June-10 June 2025 (Continuing Activity)

In a special report for the Dieng Volcanic Complex issued on 4 June the Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) noted that carbon dioxide gas concentrations at Timbang Crater began to increase on 29 May. Seismicity did not increase. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4) and the public was warned to stay 500 m away from Sileri Crater, to not approach Timbang Crater, and to be vigilant when digging in the area due to risks of carbon dioxide gas exposure. Read all

Dieng Volcanic Complex (Indonesia) volcano - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 1 January-7 January 2025 (New Activity / Unrest)

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported that a phreatic eruption occurred from the E part of Sileri Crater in the Dieng Volcanic Complex on 18 December and was not preceded by significant signs of elevated volcanic activity. The eruption began at 1058 and lasted for almost 57 seconds based on seismic data. Mud was ejected about 50 m N and NW, about 25 m W, and about 5 m S. Read all

Dieng Volcanic Complex (Indonesia) volcano - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 December-31 December 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported that a phreatic eruption occurred from the E part of Sileri Crater in the Dieng Volcanic Complex on 18 December and was not preceded by significant signs of elevated volcanic activity. The eruption began at 1512 and lasted for three minutes and 20 seconds based on seismic data. Sediment and mud were ejected about 100 m N and E, about 25 m W, and about 10 m S. Read all