Anak Krakatau eruption expands island and triggers airport closures in Jakarta

Based on · First reported 3 Oct 2026 · Updated 5 Oct 2026

Anak Krakatau eruption expands island and triggers airport closures in Jakarta — Image: greenme.it

Anak Krakatau volcano expanded by 32.8 hectares after eruptions that lasted 25 hours from September 4 to September 6, 2026, creating new land formations about 760 metres northwest and 495 metres southeast of the volcano.
Ash from the eruptions was carried over Jakarta.

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