{
  "id": 1837663,
  "title": "Mt. Anak Krakatau erupts more than two dozen times, blankets nearby island in as...",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/mt-anak-krakatau-erupts-more-than-two-dozen-times-blankets-nearby",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T00:43:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/08/19/mt-anak-krakatau-erupts-more-than-two-dozen-times-blankets-nearby-island-in-ash.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since June 10, the Indonesian volcano Mt. Anak Krakatau has shown a significant increase in volcanic activity, erupting more than two dozen times in recent days. This eruption spree occurred following a period of relative calm. Situated in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, the volcano poses a threat to nearby Sebesi Island, which has been blanketed in volcanic ash following the recent explosions.\n\nOn Monday, Anak Krakatau let out 20 eruptions between 1:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., with ash plumes soaring up to 400 meters above the crater. The frequency of eruptions rose significantly from Sunday, when the volcano erupted eight times, sending ash plumes as high as 200 to 300 meters. Despite this heightened activity, the volcano's alert status, issued by the Mt. Anak Krakatau Observation Post, remains at Level III, the second-highest level in Indonesia's four-tier volcanic alert system.\n\nAndi Suwardi, an official at the observation post, explained that the fluctuating volcanic activity led to this status. He stressed that the volcano could erupt again at any time, especially if tremor amplitudes remain high. Suwardi urged continuous monitoring and warned that high tremor amplitudes could still trigger another eruption. For the latest updates and any issues encountered, readers are encouraged to share their experiences, suggestions, and feedback on The Jakarta Post.",
  "summary": "Mount Anak Krakatau has recorded a significant increase in volcanic activity since June 10, following a prolonged period of relative inactivity.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mt. Anak Krakatau erupted over two dozen times since June 10.",
    "Sebesi Island covered in volcanic ash from recent explosions.",
    "Volcano's alert status at Level III, indicating heightened risk."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The increased eruptions from Mt. Anak Krakatau put nearby Sebesi Island at greater risk, with the volcano's heightened activity warranting close monitoring despite its current second-highest alert status.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}