Mount Anak Krakatau, located in the waters of the Sunda Strait, showed renewed volcanic activity on Wednesday (8/7/2026). According to a report from the Geological Agency, the eruption occurred at exactly 11:47 WIB, spewing an ash column 200 meters above the peak, or reaching 357 meters above sea level.
Heruningtyas Desi Purnamasari, Head of the Volcano Working Team at the Geological Agency, explained that the ejected ash material was gray to thick black. Based on wind direction observations, the ash column moved to the northwest with a fairly thick intensity.
Technically, this eruption was recorded on a seismograph with a maximum amplitude of 50 millimeters and lasted for 42 seconds. Despite the monitored increase in activity, the Geological Agency stated that the volcano currently remains at Level III (Alert) status.
Authorities emphasized the importance of compliance from residents, tourists, and climbers to refrain from activities or approaching the active crater within a 3-kilometer radius. This step was taken as a precautionary measure for public safety, given the ongoing potential hazards.
To date, monitoring of the fluctuations in Mount Anak Krakatau's activity continues to be intensified by the Geological Agency team. The public is urged to remain calm but stay vigilant regarding any updates from official sources.
