Anak Krakatau Erupts Eight Times, Ash Column Reaches 500 Meters
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Mount Anak Krakatau erupted eight times on Sunday (October 18, 2026), with the highest ash column reaching 500 meters. Activity status remains at Level III, or Alert.
In Indonesia, three eruptions of the Anak Krakatau volcano occurred, an ash drop height of 657 metres above sea level, and the head of the Suvarno volcano post reported. During the second eruption, a thick black ash pole rose 500 metres above the top (657 metres above sea level) and spread to the north. The release lasted about 41 seconds, transmitting to RIA News. "Anak Krakatau remains at level three. Residents and visitors are asked to comply…
Mount Anak Krakatau (GAK) in the Sunda Strait waters, South Lampung Regency, erupted again on Sunday (18/10/2026), spewing ash as high as 500 meters.
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted three times on October 18, 2026. The highest ash column was 500 meters, the status was Alert, and the danger radius was 5 kilometers.
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