Today's Top 3 News: Mount Anak Krakatau Erupts, 6 Volcanoes Erupt on Aug. 31
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Today's top three news stories focus on volcanic activity across Indonesia. Mount Anak Krakatau experienced an overnight eruption, sending lava fountains into the air. The Geological Agency reported continuous activity since July 2, 2026, with ongoing rumbling sounds. 615 residents from Kuta Tengah village in North Sumatra's Karo Regency were evacuated due to the growing eruption threat from Mount Sinabung.
On August 31, six volcanoes erupted simultaneously, prompting authorities to investigate potential links between the events. These six volcanoes included Mount Sinabung, Mount Ibu, Mount Lewotobi Perempuan and Ili Lewotolok, Mount Semeru, and Mount Anak Krakatau.
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