
The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano caused serious disruptions to air traffic and the expansion of the island's area.
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Anak Krakatau was founded at the beginning of the 20th century on the site of the former Krakatau volcano, which erupted in 1883.
At the beginning of September, the Anak Krakatau volcano, located between Sumatra and Java, made itself felt with extraordinary strength. The eruption lasted from September 4 to 6, and for 25 hours lava and huge amounts of dust came out of the crater.
The ash column reached a height of up to 15 kilometers on the Sumatra side and 6 kilometers on the Java side, which caused serious disruptions to air traffic. The Indonesian authorities were forced to cancel over 200 flights, including several dozen international connections.
Changes visible from space
The effects of the Anak Krakatau eruption are visible not only to the inhabitants of the region, but also from space. The European satellite Copernicus Sentinel-2 recorded clear changes in the shape of the island. A comparison of photos taken before and after the eruption shows that the island's area has increased by 0.2 square kilometers. Fresh lava and ash deposits have visibly changed the landscape of Anak Krakatau.
According to information provided by the Indonesian Geological Survey, two new islands also appeared near Anak Krakatau after the September eruption. One of them is located about 760 meters northwest of the main island, the other - 495 meters southeast. The formation of new lands is the result of the accumulation of volcanic material ejected during eruptions.
A volcano with a turbulent history
Anak Krakatau, or "Child of Krakatau", is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. It was created at the beginning of the 20th century on the site of the former Krakatau volcano, which erupted with catastrophic force in 1883, killing tens of thousands of people.

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