{
  "id": 6429445,
  "title": "Indonesian volcanic eruption spotted from space | Space photo of the day for Sept. 9, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/indonesian-volcanic-eruption-spotted-from-space-space-photo-of-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/astronomy/earth/indonesian-volcanic-eruption-spotted-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-sept-9-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupted on September 4, 2026, as observed on September 5 by the Landsat 8 satellite jointly operated by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. This eruption of the island volcano, situated between Sumatra and Java, led to the grounding of flights, closures of schools, and disruptions to fishing activities in the region. The volcano discharged ash and lava for a duration of 25 hours, releasing a plume of volcanic gas into the atmosphere. Following the eruption, Anak Krakatau remained highly active throughout the weekend and continues to exhibit significant activity.\n\nThe eruption was closely monitored by satellites, including the Landsat 8, which captured images of the white plumes of volcanic gas. These plumes primarily consist of water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, with brown clouds composed of ash and debris accompanying them. Despite the recent eruption, the event is not considered a major surprise, as Anak Krakatau resides in the \"Ring of Fire,\" a region encompassing over 750 volcanoes, mostly dormant and active, stretching approximately 25,000 miles around the Pacific Ocean. Indonesia alone boasts 500 volcanoes, with 127 of them being active, including Anak Krakatau.\n\nAnak Krakatau's emergence from the sea occurred in 1927, rising from the caldera formed by the catastrophic 1883 eruption of Krakatau. Known as \"child of Krakatau\" in Indonesian, the volcano has a fascinating history. While not all geologists agree on the precise boundaries of the Ring of Fire, it spans for over 35 million years along a string of tectonic plates. In addition to being home to numerous volcanoes, the Ring of Fire is also notorious for its frequent earthquakes.",
  "summary": "Anak Krakatau erupted, and satellites were watching.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}