Complex volcanoes

Dieng Volcanic Complex

Dieng Volcanic Complex (Indonesia) is a complex volcano. It rises to 2,565 m above sea level. The GVP records 30 confirmed eruptions in the Holocene, the latest in 2025.

Elevation
2,565 m
Last eruption
2025
Confirmed eruptions
30
Max VEI
3
Country
Indonesia
Location
7.20° S, 109.88° E
Region (GVP)
Sunda Volcanic Arc
GVP type
Complex
Tectonic setting
Subduction zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
Main rock type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite

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Eruption history

VEI – Volcanic Explosivity Index: 0 = lava outpouring, 4 = like Eyjafjallajökull 2010, 6 = like Pinatubo 1991, 7 = like Tambora 1815. The scale is logarithmic – each step is about 10 times more material.

StartEndVEIVent and dating
18 December 2024 6 January 2025 1 Sileri Crater Lake · Observations: Reported
29 April 2021 29 April 2021 1 Observations: Reported
1 April 2018 1 April 2018 1 Sileri Crater · Observations: Reported
30 April 2017 2 July 2017 1 Sileri Crater · Observations: Reported
27 September 2009 27 September 2009 1 Sileri Crater · Observations: Reported
15 January 2009 15 January 2009 1 Sibanteng crater · Observations: Reported
16 July 2003 16 July 2003 1 Sileri Crater · Observations: Reported
31 December 1996 31 December 1996 1 Near Padangsari crater · Observations: Reported
23 January 1993 23 January 1993 1 Near Pandawa Lima temples · Observations: Reported
6 August 1986 6 August 1986 1 Sileri Crater · Observations: Reported
2 July 1981 — 1 Sikidang · Observations: Reported
20 February 1979 20 February 1979 1 Sinila and Sigluduk · Observations: Reported
13 December 1964 13 December 1964 1 Sileri Crater · Observations: Reported
2 June 1956 2 June 1956 1 Sileri Crater · Observations: Reported
6 December 1954 6 December 1954 0 Candradimuka area · Observations: Reported
24 March 1953 25 March 1953 2 Observations: Reported
4 December 1944 — 2 Sileri Crater · Observations: Reported
3 November 1943 — 1 Sileri Crater · Observations: Reported
13 October 1939 15 October 1939 1 Butak Petarangan · Observations: Reported
13 May 1928 — 2 Butak Petarangan (Timbang) · Observations: Reported
26 December 1883 18 March 1884 1 Sikidang · Observations: Reported
4 December 1847 — 2 Pakuwaja · Observations: Reported
11 October 1826 15 October 1826 2 Pakuwaja · Observations: Reported
2 July 1825 — 2 Pakuwaja · Observations: Reported
1786 — 2 Butak Petarangan (Butak) · Observations: Reported
1375 ± 75 years — 3 Pakuwaja · Observations: Reported
1180 ± 100 years — ? Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)
50 BCE ± 100 years — 0 Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)
500 BCE ± 75 years — ? Sikidang-Siterus (Telaga Lumut) · Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)
6,590 BCE ± 150 years — 0 Sikunang · Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

Data: Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution (#263200)