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Anak Krakatau Rumbles Again

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In Short: Ashfall from Anak Krakatau's latest eruption has affected populated areas in Jakarta and West Java, according to reports.

Anak Krakatau Rumbles Again (1303134 - oli 20260905 lrg)
Photo: NASA Earth Observatory/Michala Garrison / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Anak Krakatau, a small volcano between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra, has rumbled again, with ashfall affecting populated areas, particularly to the east of the volcano in Jakarta and other parts of West Java, the Indonesian Humanitarian Coordination Platform reported.

This is not an isolated event, as eruptions are a regular occurrence at Anak Krakatau. The volcano's activity has prompted concerns and reports from various news outlets.

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