Anak Krakatoa

Anak Krakatoa (Indonesian: Anak Krakatau) is a volcanic island in Indonesia. On 29 December 1927, Anak Krakatoa first emerged from the caldera formed in 1883 by the explosive volcanic eruption that destroyed the island of Krakatoa. There has been sporadic eruptive activity at the site since the late 20th century, culminating in a large underwater collapse of the volcano, which caused a deadly tsunami in December 2018. There has been subsequent activity since. Owing to its young age the island is one of several in the area that are of interest to, and the subject of extensive study by, volcanologists.

Anak Krakatoa
Anak Krakatoa in 2013
Highest point
Elevation
  • 157 m (515 ft) (current)
  • 338 m (1,109 ft) (before 2018 eruption)
ListingSpesial Ribu
Coordinates6°06′07″S 105°25′23″E
Naming
Native nameAnak Krakatau (Indonesian)
Geography
Anak Krakatoa
Location
LocationSunda Strait
Lampung, Indonesia
Geology
Age of rockHolocene – very recent
Mountain typeSomma-stratovolcano
Last eruption24 April 2022 (Ongoing)
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