Activity on Anak Krakatau

Activity on Anak Krakatau

SUNDA STRAIT, Lampung: Frequent explosions and tremors were
reported from Mount Anak Krakatau in the latest observations of
the volcano over the weekend.

A 20-strong team from the Krakatau Community Care, who
observed the volcano's activities on Saturday and Sunday from
nearby Sebesi Island and Sertung Island, recorded an explosion
every three to 15 minutes. Lava, gravel and ash spewed out of the
volcano's crater.

Large waves accompanied the explosions.

Tourists and researchers have been barred from the volcano,
which is located in the Sunda Strait, since it began showing
increased activity in mid-February.

Despite the abnormal activity, an official at the local
natural resources conservation agency, Suparlan, said people
living closest to the volcano had not yet been put on alert.