Two New Islands Form Near Anak Krakatau After Eruptions
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World's largest archipelago has two new islands after volcanic...
Indonesia's Geological Agency under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has reported the emergence of two new islands northwest and southeast of Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait following a series of eruptions earlier this month. Acting Director of the Geological Agency Lana Saria said the emergence of the two islands was confirmed based on reports from sailors and volunteers, as well as analysis of Sentinel satellite imag…
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JAKARTA: Two new islands have emerged after a series of eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatoa earlier this month, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry's Geological Agency said. It detected the two islands northwest and southeast of Mount Anak Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait. Acting Geological Agency Chief Lana Saria said in a report in Jakarta on Thursday that the existence of the two ...
Following a series of eruptions in early September, the Indonesian Geological Survey discovered two new islands near the Anak Krakatau volcano, located 495-760 meters from the shore.
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