Dieng Volcanic Complex
Complex in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
2,565 m (8,415 ft)
Type
Complex
Location
-7.200°, 109.879°
Region
Sunda Volcanic Arc
Total Eruptions
30
Max VEI
VEI 3
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
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Overview
The Dieng plateau in the highlands of central Java is renowned both for the variety of its volcanic scenery and as a sacred area housing Java's oldest Hindu temples, dating back to the 9th century CE. The Dieng Volcanic Complex consists of multiple stratovolcanoes and more than 20 small Pleistocene-to-Holocene craters and cones over a 6 x 14 km area. Prahu stratovolcano was truncated by a large Pleistocene caldera, which was subsequently filled by a series of cones, lava domes, and craters, many containing lakes.
Lava flows cover much of the plateau, but observed activity has been restricted to minor phreatic eruptions. Gas emissions are a hazard at several craters and have caused fatalities. There are abundant thermal features and high heat flow across the area.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
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Geological Composition & Structure
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Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | 30 | High | Highly active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI 3 | Moderate | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 1 years ago | Very Recent | Currently active |
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Current Status
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Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 263200
- •Evidence: Eruption Observed
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
The Dieng volcanic complex, seen here from the SE, has numerous small craters and cones of Pleistocene-to-Holocene age over an area of 6 x 14 km. Minor phreatic eruptions have occurred in historical time, sometimes associated with hazardous gas emissions. The volcanic terrain of the Dieng plateau contains the oldest temples in Java.
Photo by Sumarma Hamidi, 1973 (Volcanological Survey of Indonesia).
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.