Anak Krakatau volcano grows 32.8 hectares from latest eruption
The volcano expanded by 32.8 hectares, and two new land formations appeared nearby.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau erupted from September 4 to 6, spewing lava northwest, west and southwest. The eruption grew the volcano by 32.8 hectares.
Satellite images from August and mid-September showed this expansion. On September 23, new satellite images revealed two new land formations.
One sits about 760 metres northwest of the volcano. Another sits about 495 metres southeast.
Indonesia's Geology Agency said these could be linked to the eruptions. They said more analysis is needed to confirm whether they are new eruption centres.
The ash reached far beyond the volcano. Flights were cancelled or delayed at several airports.
More than 340,000 travellers were affected across Indonesia. About 2,961 flights were disrupted.
- 32.8 hectares
- Volcanic expansion
- 25 hours from September 4 to 6
- Eruption duration
Why it mattersVolcanic expansion and new islands mean the volcano is still actively reshaping its landscape; ash disruption affects travellers and air routes across the region.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but ash clouds and flight disruptions in Indonesia can occasionally affect Australian travellers and regional air services.
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