The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) continues to closely monitor sea level activity in the Sunda Strait area. This mitigation step was taken following a series of eruptions occurring at Mount Anak Krakatau over the past few days.
BMKG Earthquake and Tsunami Director, Wijayanto, confirmed that no anomalies or significant sea level rises have been detected so far as a result of the volcanic activity. Monitoring results from BMKG sensor equipment show that water conditions around the volcano remain at normal levels.
Furthermore, BMKG explained that the impact of Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption has so far been localized. The main concern currently focuses on the dispersion of volcanic ash, influenced by wind direction and speed. This condition has the potential to reduce visibility and impair air quality for shipping and flight routes around the affected region.
Based on recent data, volcanic ash plumes are recorded moving predominantly northwest toward Lampung Province. However, since the ash column did not reach an extreme height, the volcanic material is expected to dissipate in the wind and fall into the sea before reaching residential areas.
The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) noted that Mount Anak Krakatau remains at Level III (Alert). The public and fishermen are urged to follow authority recommendations by avoiding the summit area within a three-kilometer radius to prevent unwanted risks.
