Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island between Java and Sumatra, emerged from the remnants of the 1883 Krakatoa eruption, one of history’s most destructive. The island has been active since its formation in 1930, and on September 5 and 6, it erupted dramatically, sending gas and ash high into the sky. This eruption was so significant that it was visible from space, captured by NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite. The ash disrupted thousands of flights and closed eight airports temporarily. The ash reached heights of 20,000 to 50,000 feet. Although flights have resumed, Anak Krakatau remains at Indonesia’s second-highest alert level. The volcano is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a major tectonic hotspot with many active volcanoes.
QUESTION: How might living near an active volcano like Anak Krakatau influence the daily lives and future plans of local communities?
Indonesian volcano erupts with enough force to see from space
