Mount Anak Krakatau, located in the waters of the Sunda Strait, Lampung, has once again shown an increase in volcanic activity. On Wednesday (8/7/2026), the volcano was reported to have erupted at precisely 11:47 WIB, spewing a volcanic ash column approximately 200 meters above the crater peak.
Observations from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) show that the ash column formed was gray to dense black with thick intensity, observed moving toward the northwest. Seismograph recordings noted that the eruption activity had a maximum amplitude of 50 millimeters with an eruption duration of about 42 seconds.
To date, the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has decided to maintain the status of Mount Anak Krakatau at Level III or Alert (Siaga). This policy was adopted as a precautionary measure against potential hazards that could escalate at any time. Members of the public, tourists, and fishermen are strictly advised not to approach the crater within a three-kilometer radius.
Responding to this situation, disaster expert from IABI, Daryono, emphasized the importance of extra vigilance given the unpredictable characteristics of natural disasters. He reminded that complying with the exclusion zone is crucial to avoid the risks of volcanic gas exposure, incandescent material ejection, and the threat of pyroclastic flows that could occur at any time.
Local government and relevant authorities continue to monitor the development of the volcano's activity to ensure the safety of residents around the coast of the Sunda Strait. Public compliance with technical recommendations from authorities remains the main key to disaster risk mitigation efforts in this region.
