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Ciremai

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  • Last Known Eruption
  • 6.895°S
  • 108.408°E

  • 3,039 m
    9,970 ft

  • 263170
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Most Recent Weekly Report: 24 June-30 June 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

According to the Darwin VAAC a pilot observed a small "smoke" plume rising from Cereme on 24 June; ash was not identified in satellite images.

Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)


Most Recent Bulletin Report: December 2003 (BGVN 28:12) Citation IconCite this Report

During late 2003, 1-9 earthquakes per day at this Javanese volcano

Ongoing seismicity continued during 27 October-30 November 2003 (table 1). The number of A-type volcanic earthquakes peaked during 3-9 November (53 events). Hot spring temperature measurements were 47°C at Sangkan Hurip, 50°C at Cilengkrang, and 43°C at Ciniru. No significant visual activity was reported, and the hazard status remained at Alert Level 2 (on a scale of 1-4).

Table 1. Seismicity registered at Cereme, 27 October-30 November 2003. Courtesy of VSI.

Date Volcanic (Type-A) Volcanic (Type-B) Tectonic
27 Oct-02 Nov 2003 11 2 7
03 Nov-09 Nov 2003 53 1 6
10 Nov-16 Nov 2003 17 0 6
17 Nov-23 Nov 2003 8 0 3
24 Nov-30 Nov 2003 4 0 8

Information Contacts: Dali Ahmad, Hetty Triastuty, Nia Haerani, and Suswati, Vulcanological Survey of Indonesia (VSI), Jalan Diponegoro No. 57, Bandung 40122, Indonesia (URL: http://www.vsi.esdm.go.id/).

Weekly Reports - Index


2015: June
2003: October


24 June-30 June 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

According to the Darwin VAAC a pilot observed a small "smoke" plume rising from Cereme on 24 June; ash was not identified in satellite images.

Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)


29 October-4 November 2003 Citation IconCite this Report

DVGHM raised the Alert Level at Cereme to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) on 13 October after increases in seismic and volcanic activity. During 13-19 October, the seismic network recorded 36 deep-volcanic earthquakes. Seismicity decreased during 20-26 October, with 7 deep-volcanic earthquakes recorded.

Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG, also known as CVGHM)


15 October-21 October 2003 Citation IconCite this Report

According to news reports, local authorities issued an alert and closed Cereme to the public after detecting unrest. Several earthquakes were recorded on 17 October. Seismicity increased on 18 October, when 18 earthquakes up to M 2 occurred. Seismicity was felt in seven subdistricts of the Cilimus and Pesawahan districts.

Sources: The Jakarta Post; Agence France-Presse (AFP); ABC News - Australian Broadcasting Corporation; The Jakarta Post


Bulletin Reports - Index

Reports are organized chronologically and indexed below by Month/Year (Publication Volume:Number), and include a one-line summary. Click on the index link or scroll down to read the reports.

10/2003 (BGVN 28:10) Volcanic seismicity that began in March increased in October

12/2003 (BGVN 28:12) During late 2003, 1-9 earthquakes per day at this Javanese volcano




Information is preliminary and subject to change. All times are local (unless otherwise noted)


October 2003 (BGVN 28:10) Citation IconCite this Report

Volcanic seismicity that began in March increased in October

Data from the Volcanological Survey of Indonesia (VSI) indicated a tectonic and volcanic earthquake at Cereme on 25 March, followed by one more volcanic event on 28 March. Activity picked up on 2 April with three more volcanic events, with 17 events through 14 April. Daily highs of 8 and 11 events were recorded on 24 April and 3 May, respectively (2-4 May had 22). Seismicity remained generally low (0-3/day) until 29 events occurred on 7 October.

After a felt earthquake on 7 October, volcanic earthquakes increased. This increased seismicity was accompanied by elevated visually observed activity, resulting in the hazard status being upgraded to Alert Level 2 on 13 October. Seismic activity during 6-12 October consisted of 46 deep volcanic earthquakes and 15 shallow volcanic earthquakes; 36 deep volcanic events occurred the following week of 13-19 October. There was a felt earthquake on 19 October that lasted for 95.5 seconds (35 mm amplitude). Seismic activity declined during 20-26 October, when only seven deep volcanic earthquakes were recorded. The temperature measured at the Sangkan Hurip hotspring in late October was 48°C, unchanged from previous measurements.

Information Contacts: Dali Ahmad, Hetty Triastuty, Nia Haerani, and Suswati, Volcanological Survey of Indonesia (VSI), Jalan Diponegoro No. 57, Bandung 40122, Indonesia (URL: http://www.vsi.esdm.go.id/); Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC), Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory Regional Office, PO Box 40050, Casuarina, NT 0811, Australia (URL: http://www.bom.gov.au/info/vaac/).


December 2003 (BGVN 28:12) Citation IconCite this Report

During late 2003, 1-9 earthquakes per day at this Javanese volcano

Ongoing seismicity continued during 27 October-30 November 2003 (table 1). The number of A-type volcanic earthquakes peaked during 3-9 November (53 events). Hot spring temperature measurements were 47°C at Sangkan Hurip, 50°C at Cilengkrang, and 43°C at Ciniru. No significant visual activity was reported, and the hazard status remained at Alert Level 2 (on a scale of 1-4).

Table 1. Seismicity registered at Cereme, 27 October-30 November 2003. Courtesy of VSI.

Date Volcanic (Type-A) Volcanic (Type-B) Tectonic
27 Oct-02 Nov 2003 11 2 7
03 Nov-09 Nov 2003 53 1 6
10 Nov-16 Nov 2003 17 0 6
17 Nov-23 Nov 2003 8 0 3
24 Nov-30 Nov 2003 4 0 8

Information Contacts: Dali Ahmad, Hetty Triastuty, Nia Haerani, and Suswati, Vulcanological Survey of Indonesia (VSI), Jalan Diponegoro No. 57, Bandung 40122, Indonesia (URL: http://www.vsi.esdm.go.id/).

This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Eruptive History

There is data available for 6 confirmed Holocene eruptive periods.

[ 2015 Jun 24 - 2015 Jun 24 ] Uncertain Eruption

Episode 1 | Uncertain
2015 Jun 24 - 2015 Jun 24 Evidence from Observations: Reported

1951 Mar 1 - 1951 Mar 2 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2 (?)

Episode 1 | Eruption
1951 Mar 1 - 1951 Mar 2 Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 3 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Volcanic "smoke"
1951 Mar 1    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1937 Jun 24 - 1938 Jan 7 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption Floor and north wall of East Crater
1937 Jun 24 - 1938 Jan 7 Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 5 Events for Episode 1 at Floor and north wall of East Crater

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Phreatic activity
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
   - - - -    - - - - Lightning
   - - - -    - - - - Earthquakes (undefined)
1937 Jun 24    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1805 Apr Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption
1805 Apr - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 3 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
1805 Apr    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1775 Jan 4 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption
1775 Jan 4 - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion Uncertain
1775 Jan 4    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1772 Aug 11 - 1772 Aug 12 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption
1772 Aug 11 - 1772 Aug 12 Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
1772 Aug 11    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1698 Feb 3 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 3

Episode 1 | Eruption
1698 Feb 3 - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 5 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Lahar or Mudflow
   - - - -    - - - - Property Damage
1698    - - - - Fatalities
1698 Feb 3    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)
Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Ciremai.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Ciremai.

GVP Map Holdings

Maps are not currently available due to technical issues.

The maps shown below have been scanned from the GVP map archives and include the volcano on this page. Clicking on the small images will load the full 300 dpi map. Very small-scale maps (such as world maps) are not included.

Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

There are no samples for Ciremai in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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