Intense paroxysms at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

Intense paroxysms at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

The Anak Krakatau volcano, located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, has resumed its explosive activity, exhibiting a series of short-lived lava-fountaining episodes known as paroxysms last night. The eruptions lasted up to 150 seconds while ash was reaching 2 100 m (7 000 feet) above sea level.

Powerful explosions at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

Powerful explosions at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

The Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia entered a period of intense eruptive activity around 05:28 UTC on November 26, 2023. The volcano has since produced numerous explosions, with ash columns reaching heights of up to 2.1 km (7 000 feet) above sea level. Officials are urging residents to stay away at least 5 km (3.1 miles) from the volcano.

Indonesian authorities warn of increased activity at Mount Anak Krakatau

Indonesian authorities warn of increased activity at Mount Anak Krakatau

Seismic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau intensified on October 28, 2023, prompting Indonesian authorities to issue a 5 km (3.1 miles) exclusion zone around the main crater. The heightened activity included a range of earthquakes and internal vibrations indicative of potential eruptions.

Series of eruptions at Anak Krakatau, Indonesia

Series of eruptions at Anak Krakatau, Indonesia

Anak Krakatau, the infamous volcano situated between the islands of Java and Sumatra, has experienced a series of significant eruptions since June 6, 2023. The Indonesian volcano, known as the “Child of Krakatau,” is located in the crater formed by the devastating eruption of Mount Krakatau in 1883, one of the deadliest and most destructive in recorded history.

Increased activity at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

Increased activity at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano experienced an increase in activity over the past 12 hours, resulting in three intense eruptions from late March 27 to early March 28, 2023.

Series of eruptions at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

Series of eruptions at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

A series of eruptions were registered at Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island located in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, on January 22 and 23, 2023. The first took place at 17:41, and was followed by at least 8 eruptions by 02:38 UTC on January 23.

Renewed activity at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

Renewed activity at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

Eruptive activity at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia increased again over the past two days, with several low-level eruptions. A total of 7 eruptions were recorded from 10:57 UTC on October 24 to 02:49 UTC today, bringing the total number of eruptions since the start of the year to 78.