Historical Notes on the Eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau: It Caused Tsunamis in 1883 and 2018
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Mount Anak Krakatau erupted again on Saturday night (September 5, 2026). Here's a historical look at Mount Anak Krakatau's eruptions so far.
This article is published from Lobak Merah. After a series of eruptions of Anak Krakatau over the past few days, the volcanic ash has reportedly disrupted flights in Indonesia to the point that eight airports have been forced to close, including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. More worryingly, ash has reportedly risen to around 50,000 feet (15,000 meters) in some parts and been carried by winds to several areas including Jakarta…
The long history of Krakatoa until the birth of Mount Anak Krakatau, from the devastating eruption of 1883 until it returned to Alert status in 2026.
The history of Mount Anak Krakatau began with the destruction of Krakatoa in 1883, growing to 338 meters above sea level, then collapsed due to a landslide during the 2018 tsunami.
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