Anak Krakatau erupts, authorities warn people to stay at least 2 km away
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted on Friday afternoon, sending an ash plume up to about 250 m and prompting a safety warning to keep a two-kilometre distance from the crater.
On Friday afternoon, Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait erupted at 4:17 p.m. Western Indonesian Time, according to the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. The eruption generated an ash column that reached about 250 m above the peak, appearing gray, brown and black, and was carried toward the north and northwest. Seismic recordings captured the event with a peak amplitude of 39 mm, lasting just under four minutes.
The volcano’s activity level is currently classified as Status Level II, indicating caution. In response, authorities have issued a strict advisory prohibiting anyone from entering a two-kilometre radius around the active crater, targeting residents, visitors and hikers in the surrounding coastal area. Continuous monitoring of the crater and seismic activity will continue to safeguard the region.
Why it matters
The eruption creates ash hazards and poses safety risks for communities and tourists near the Sunda Strait.
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