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.

Raung volcano Alert Level raised to 2, Indonesia

Raung volcano Alert Level raised to 2, Indonesia

The Alert Level for Raung volcano was raised from 1 to 2 on July 29, 2022. The decision was based on the results of seismic monitoring and unstable conditions at the crater. The last eruption of this volcano took place in 2021 (VEI 2).

Sudden eruption at Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

Sudden eruption at Krakatau volcano, Indonesia

A sudden eruption took place at the Indonesian Krakatau volcano at around 07:13 UTC on October 26, 2021. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange. According to Anak Krakatau Volcano Observatory, the eruption was recorded on a seismogram with a maximum amplitude…

Significant eruption, pyroclastic flow at Sinabung volcano, Indonesia

Significant eruption, pyroclastic flow at Sinabung volcano, Indonesia

A significant eruption took place at the Indonesian Sinabung volcano at 16:35 UTC on June 6, 2021, producing a pyroclastic flow and ejecting volcanic ash up to 9.1 km (30 000 feet) above sea level. The eruption lasted for 421 seconds and was not clearly observable…

Elevated activity at Raung volcano, Indonesia

Elevated activity at Raung volcano, Indonesia

Eruption at Raung volcano continues at elevated levels, with several strong explosions ejecting ash up to 5.5 km (18 000 feet) above sea level over the past 3 days. Raung Volcano Observatory said non-harmonic tremors are present at the volcano since January 20, when…

Massive pyroclastic flow at Semeru volcano, Indonesia

Massive pyroclastic flow at Semeru volcano, Indonesia

A massive pyroclastic flow was generated at the Indonesian Semeru volcano at 10:24 UTC (17:24 WIB) on January 16, 2021. According to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG), the flow slid approximately 4.5 km (2.8 miles) down the…