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Anak Krakatau volcano maintains Level III alert amid continuous eruptions

Anak Krakatau eruption volcanic activity Sunda Strait lava fountain tsunami monitoring

The Anak Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait has been experiencing continuous eruptive activity, maintaining a Level III (Alert) status. Since late Friday, September 4, 2026, the volcano has undergone multiple eruptions, including a series of Strombolian-type events characterized by lava fountains and the ejection of incandescent rocks and volcanic ash.

Reports from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources indicate that the eruptions have produced audible booms and tremors felt in parts of West Java, Banten, and Lampung. While some reports noted ash columns reaching heights of several hundred meters, other observations described the phenomenon as a lava fountain effect.

Authorities have implemented a safety radius of 3 kilometers from the active crater, advising tourists, hikers, and residents to avoid the area. Despite public concerns regarding a potential tsunami—recalling the 2018 event—the PVMBG stated that the current growth of the volcano's body is relatively small and does not currently pose a risk of a large-scale collapse capable of triggering a tsunami. Monitoring of the volcano's morphology and seismic activity remains intensive.

Entities

Anak Krakatau · Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation · Lana Saria · Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources · Rita Susilawati · Sunda Strait

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] The current growth of the Anak Krakatau volcano body does not pose a risk of a collapse that could trigger a tsunami. www.bantenekspres.co.id · www.medcom.id
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Anak Krakatau experienced at least 10 eruptions between Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5, 2026. www.gelora.co
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Anak Krakatau volcano is at Level III (Alert) status. www.bantenekspres.co.id
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Explosions and tremors from the eruption were reported in West Java, Banten, and Lampung. www.bantenekspres.co.id
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Eruptions have exhibited lava fountain phenomena with visible red glows. www.bantenekspres.co.id · www.medcom.id
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] An ash column reached approximately 300 meters above the peak during one eruption. www.gelora.co

Sources

Level III Siaga, Anak Krakatau Erupsi Menerus Hingga Sabtu Pagi [www.bantenekspres.co.id]
Gunung Anak Krakatau Erupsi hingga 10 Kali, Terjadi Sejak Jumat Dini Hari [www.jawapos.com]
PVMBG Pastikan 6 Gunung Erupsi Bareng, Termasuk Gunung Anak Krakatau Tidak Saling Berkaitan [mediabanten.com]
Aktivitas Vulkanik Gunung Anak Krakatau Masih Tinggi, Puluhan Gempa Low Frekuensi dan Hybrid Tercatat Siang Ini [nusantara.media]
Gunung Anak Krakatau Erupsi Sejak Tengah Malam Hingga Pagi Hari [dutatv.com]
Gunung Anak Krakatau Erupsi hingga 10 Kali, Terjadi Sejak Jumat Dini Hari [www.gelora.co]
Volcán Anak Krakatau entra en erupción y pone en alerta a Indonesia | Excélsior [www.excelsior.com.mx]
Erupsi Gunung Anak Krakatau Disertai Dentuman, Radius 3 Km Dilarang Didekati [www.medcom.id]