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Krakatau volcano
Caldera 813 m (2,667 ft.) / Anak Krakatau: 189 m
Sunda Strait, Indonesia, -6.1°S / 105.42°E
Krakatau volcano eruptions:
1530, 1680-81, 1684, 1883 (Plinian eruption), 1927-30, 1931-32, 1932-34, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938-40, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1946-47, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1958-59, 1959-63, 1965(?), 1969(?), 1972-73, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1992-93, 1994-95, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2007-8, April 2009-early 2010, Oct 2010 - March 2011, July-Oct 2011, Jan-May 2012
Typical eruption style:
Explosive. Construction of a cinder cone  island (Anak Krakatau) inside the caldera formed by the 1883 eruption. Frequent strombolian activity.
Krakatau webcams / live data
Last earthquakes nearby
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  • Eruption questionable

    It appears questionable (see the fb comments below) whether Krakatau actually erupted yet, as it seems plausible that the video in Metro TV news was an older one.

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  • new eruptive phase

    To my knowledge, Anak Krakatau have not produced any eruption at this point (4/10/11) in regards to its current status of increased seismic activity. Indonesian media have not yet to report any visual eruptions, and my source at the village/town of Carita-Anjer said that there were no eruptions of today/afternoon. The source you have stated above does indeed show footage from Anak Krakatau, however I think it is old footage, because they mention nothing in the video-report of any eruption, rather stating that the observation post in Banten cant observe the volcano because of poor visability/clouds.
    However, this is most likely the start, of a new eruption phase, as you stated. I will visit the area this weekend to observe the new developments.

  • Thanks for posting Tom. We new it would not stay quite for long.

     

    Michael

Anak Krakatau volcano (Sunda Strait, Indonesia): new eruption

Tuesday Oct 04, 2011 10:51 AM |

A new eruption occurred at Anak Krakatau yesterday (3 Oct). A large (2-3 km high) ash cloud was seen rising from the volcano observatory on Java's west coast and is seen in a news TV video.
The eruption followed an unusual seismic crises that had started 30 Sep and produced more than 5700 quakes recorded in a few days.
If you're interested in an expedition to Krakatau to have a look at this new eruptive phase, please contact us, or simply leave a facebook comment below.
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Previous news
Sunday, Oct 02, 2011
Increased seismic activity recorded at Anak Krakatau has been detected in recent days, suggesting a new eruptive phase might be under way. The Indonesian Volcanological Survey has raised the alert level to 3 (out of 4). [more]
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011
Our colleague Chris Weber who is currently touring on Java reported observing small lava fountains from a vent inside the summit crater of Anak Krakatau volcano. The fountains reached a height of ca. 10 meters. [more]
The active lava dome ("dry lava lake"?) inside the crater of Anak Krakatau on 8 August (photo: Andi / VolcanoDiscovery)
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011
An active lava lake can be seen inside the crater of Krakatau. As our Indonesian correspondant and team member Andi reports: ... [more]
Thursday, Aug 04, 2011
In recent weeks, small activity has resumed at the summit crater of Anak Krakatau, as satellite data show. The volcano has been producing occasional ash explosions, reaching few 100 meters height. [more]
Thursday, Mar 24, 2011
According to Indonesian news, the activity at Krakatau volcano has ceased and the eruption is considered to be over. How long the repose will last, time will tell. [more]
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