Anak Krakatau eruption June 2009: photos and impressons

A VolcanoDiscovery expedition spent 4 nights on Krakatau from 4-8 June and observed strong strombolian activity, often accompanied by loud blasts, from a new vent located between the old summit crater and the 2007 crater. This activity has essentially filled the 2007 crater with a new cinder cone and 'healed' the 2007 scar. At the time of leaving the island yesterday, activity was still going strong. Here are some first impressions from the tour as observed between 4-8 June 2009:

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At the volcano observatory in Anyer, the seismic signals of single explosions from Krakatau are recorded and analyzed.
At the volcano observatory in Anyer, the seismic signals of single explosions from Krakatau are reco...
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Approaching Anak Krakatau by boat.
Approaching Anak Krakatau by boat.
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Evening strombolian eruption from the new crater.
Evening strombolian eruption from the new crater.
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The strongest explosions throw bombs well beyond the old crater rim, often reaching the forest.
The strongest explosions throw bombs well beyond the old crater rim, often reaching the forest.
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Incandescent bombs are thrown our of the crater.
Incandescent bombs are thrown our of the crater.
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Strombolian eruption
Strombolian eruption
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Ash eruption in the early morning light.
Ash eruption in the early morning light.
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Bright strombolian eruption in moonlight.
Bright strombolian eruption in moonlight.
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Erupting Krakatau seen from Rakata island.
Erupting Krakatau seen from Rakata island.
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The trunk of a dead tree at the beach of Rakata island.
The trunk of a dead tree at the beach of Rakata island.
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A large tree has recently fallen onto the beach of Rakata, exposing its strong radial roots, because the beach is constantly eroding. The scene of the caldera of Krakatau is illuminated with a bright full moon.
A large tree has recently fallen onto the beach of Rakata, exposing its strong radial roots, because...
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A powerful night-time explosion showers the whole cone and the older crater rim with glowing bombs.
A powerful night-time explosion showers the whole cone and the older crater rim with glowing bombs.
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Sequence of one of the more powerful, vulcanian-style, eruptions which occurred from time to time.
Sequence of one of the more powerful, vulcanian-style, eruptions which occurred from time to time.
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Markus, George and Marco observing the activity.
Markus, George and Marco observing the activity.
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Eruption in moonlight observed from the edge of the forest. Early 7 June 09
Eruption in moonlight observed from the edge of the forest. Early 7 June 09
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