Anak Krakatau erupts in Indonesia, 8 people missing
Anak Krakatau erupted in early September, sending gas and ash into the atmosphere. 8 people, including 5 journalists, are now missing. The post Anak Krakatau erupts in Indonesia, 8 people missing first appeared on EarthSky .
The volcano Anak Krakatau, also known as the Child of Krakatoa, experienced an eruption in Indonesia between September 4 and 6, 2026. As a result of the eruption, eight people, including five journalists, are currently missing. The Operational Land Imager on the Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of the erupting volcano on September 5. Following the eruption, the eruption caused air traffic disruptions in the area.
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