Anak Krakatau eruption June 2009 - strombolian activity

The principal activity observed in June was small to medium-sized strombolian activity, with frequent explosions from the new crater at intervals of 2-5 minutes, throwing incandescent blocks to several hundreds of meters height.

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Strombolian activity in the evening of 4 June 2009.
Strombolian activity in the evening of 4 June 2009.
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Fishing boats in the caldera in front of erupting Anak Krakatau. 4 June 09
Fishing boats in the caldera in front of erupting Anak Krakatau. 4 June 09
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Individual explosions were usually directed to the west, strqight up high, or to the east. This one throws most bombs to the west.
Individual explosions were usually directed to the west, strqight up high, or to the east. This one ...
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A vertical eruption from the active crater (4 June 09)
A vertical eruption from the active crater (4 June 09)
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Powerful strombolian explosion showering the whole summit cone with glowing bombs.
Powerful strombolian explosion showering the whole summit cone with glowing bombs.
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Strombolian explosion from the new crater.
Strombolian explosion from the new crater.
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Wonderful strombolian activity at Anak Krakatau. Night of 6-7 June 09.
Wonderful strombolian activity at Anak Krakatau. Night of 6-7 June 09.
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Strong strombolian activity in moonlight observed from Anak Krakatau.
Strong strombolian activity in moonlight observed from Anak Krakatau.
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Sometimes, much more powerful explosions take place, throwing bombs all over the cone and beyond, dangerously close.
Sometimes, much more powerful explosions take place, throwing bombs all over the cone and beyond, da...
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Wide-angle view of the area beneath the erupting summit cone, illuminated by the full moon.
Wide-angle view of the area beneath the erupting summit cone, illuminated by the full moon.
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Clouds from an approaching storm are coming in and reflect the light from the eruptions.
Clouds from an approaching storm are coming in and reflect the light from the eruptions.
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A thunderstorm is approaching and behind Anak Krakatau.
A thunderstorm is approaching and behind Anak Krakatau.
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Strombolian eruption at dawn.
Strombolian eruption at dawn.
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Strong ash-rich eruption at night. An observer's flashlight is visible on the old crater rim (an extremely dangerous place to be!).
Strong ash-rich eruption at night. An observer's flashlight is visible on the old crater rim (an ext...
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Powerful, vulcanian-type explosions throw blocks and bombs all over the cone and beyond, often reaching the old crater rim and the forest.
Powerful, vulcanian-type explosions throw blocks and bombs all over the cone and beyond, often reach...
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Powerful explosion at dusk.
Powerful explosion at dusk.
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