Ciremai Volcano
Updated: Mar 12, 2025 19:51 GMT -
stratovolcano
West Java (Indonesia), -6.89°S / 108.4°E 
Summit height: 3078 m (10,098 ft)
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5)
Last update: 12 Dec 2021 (Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report)
Ciremai (or Cereme) volcano close to the north coast of Java is a symmetric stratovolcano and among the most beautiful and largest of Java's active volcanoes. It contains a deep twin crater elongated in E-W direction.
Ciremai's historic eruptions were infrequent, and consited mainly in mild explosive activity and mud flows from the summit crater.
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Ciremai volcano eruptions: 1951, 1937-38, 1805, 1775, 1772, 1698
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Background
Ciremai volcano was constructed on top of the northern rim of the older 4.5 x 5 km Geger Halang caldera, believed to be the result of a large Plinian eruption.Significant volcanic eruptions: Ciremai volcano
In the past 10,000 years, Ciremai has had at least 6 confirmed eruptions, all documented by historical records or observations.
There is one uncertain or discredited eruption in 2015 from Ciremai volcano.
There is one uncertain or discredited eruption in 2015 from Ciremai volcano.
The table below lists all known eruptions (date in bold face) of Ciremai volcano in historic times and during the past 10,000 years. Updates on the most recent volcanic activity of Ciremai can be found on the news page of Ciremai volcano.
| Date | Note | VEI | Deaths | Damage | |
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?? | Uncertain Eruption Historical obs./docs. | ? | |||
Historical obs./docs. | 2? | ||||
| Floor and north wall of East Crater Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
Historical obs./docs. | 3 | ||||
| 1698 AD (eruption | Historical obs./docs. | 3 | 1-50 (*) | Info | |
(*) Estimated numbers
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 Ciremai volcano
1937 eruption
On 24 June 1937, Cereme erupted again after 137 years. Ash eruptions caused ash fall in up to 10 km distance, and 3 earthquakes were felt in the area. Later, phreatic explosions occurred in the summit crater near the northern outer crater wall. On 2 October, a mudflow was produced reported to kill many fish in the river.
On 24 June 1937, Cereme erupted again after 137 years. Ash eruptions caused ash fall in up to 10 km distance, and 3 earthquakes were felt in the area. Later, phreatic explosions occurred in the summit crater near the northern outer crater wall. On 2 October, a mudflow was produced reported to kill many fish in the river.
Ciremai Volcano FAQ
+When was the last eruption of Ciremai volcano?
The last confirmed eruption of Ciremai occurred in 1951.
+How often does Ciremai volcano erupt?
Since 1698 AD, Ciremai volcano has had at least 6 historically documented eruptions. This means that it erupts on average every 55 years.
+How active is Ciremai volcano at present?
Ciremai volcano is occasionally active: Since 1900, it has had 3 eruptions, and been active during 3 years out of 126 as of now. This means, Ciremai has been in eruption one in 42 years on average. The last eruption was in 1951 and ended 74 years ago.
+When was the largest eruption of Ciremai volcano?
The largest eruption of Ciremai volcano in historic times occurred in 1698 AD. It ranks as a "vulcanian" eruption with a magnitude 3 on the VEI (Volcanic Explosivity Index) scale.
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Ciremai Volcano Maps
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Satellite/aerial-type map of Ciremai volcano (scale of 10s of km)
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Terrain-type map of Ciremai volcano (scale of approx. 10-20 km)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Ciremai volcano (scale of 5-10 km)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Ciremai volcano (scale of few kilometers)
