JAKARTA, May 11– The Anak Krakatau volcano in the waters of Indonesia’s Sunda Strait erupted on Thursday, throwing thick gray ash 3,000 meters above its peak, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation. “The eruption occurred at 05:19 local time for 2 minutes 12 seconds, the wind heading southwest,” said Mount Anak Krakatau…
JAKARTA, May 11 (Xinhua) — The Anak Krakatau volcano in the waters of Indonesia’s Sunda Strait erupted on Thursday, throwing thick gray ash 3,000 meters above its peak, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.
“The eruption occurred at 05:19 local time for 2 minutes 12 seconds, the wind heading southwest,” said Mount Anak Krakatau Observation Post Officer Deny Mardiono on Thursday.
Since its birth in June 1927, this mountain’s volcanic activity has continued to increase, triggering the growth of its body which is getting larger and taller.
Its activity has increased significantly since April 24, 2022, and its dangerous status has been raised to the third level.
Authorities urged people to stay at least 5 km away from the crater. Enditem
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