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An eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has deposited light ash across Indonesia’s Banten coast, prompting local authorities to monitor air and sea traffic. The event coincides with heightened volcanic activity reported across several other Indonesian peaks earlier this month.
Indonesia's Geological Agency confirms an eruption at Mount Anak Krakatau that released volcanic ash and rock fragments, while ruling out the possibility of a major collapse triggering a tsunami.
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted six times from morning to midday, sending volcanic ash columns up to 250 meters above its summit in the Sunda Strait.
Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia has resumed volcanic activity, prompting civil defense agencies to maintain elevated alert levels and restrict access to surrounding waters. Officials have urged residents and tourists to remain calm while monitoring ash dispersion and potential tsunami warnings.
Mount Anak Krakatau experienced six recorded eruptions overnight leading into September 5, 2026, sending lava fountains into the sky.
Mount Anak Krakatau, an active volcano in Indonesia, has recently erupted, spewing incandescent lava. Volcanic activity has reportedly increased since June.
Indonesian authorities have raised the alert level for Mount Sinabung and urged nearby residents to evacuate as volcanic activity increases. Officials also reassured the public that recent eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau will not trigger tsunamis.
Indonesian volcanic monitoring agency PVMBG documented thirteen separate eruptive events at Mount Anak Krakatau in Lampung Province on Wednesday.
Mount Anak Krakatau has erupted more than two dozen times, covering a nearby island in ash.