Mount Anak Krakatau Erupts, Ash Column Reaches 100 Metres; Coastal Tourism Declared Safe
Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait experienced three eruptions this morning. The most recent eruption produced an ash column reaching a height of 100 metres.
According to data from the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), the first eruption occurred at 08:42 WIB, the second at 09:35 WIB, and the third at 09:54 WIB, with the observed ash column height reaching approximately 100 metres above the peak, or roughly 257 metres above sea level.
“The ash column was observed to be black with thick intensity, drifting towards the northwest,” PVMBG stated in its report on Wednesday (8/7/2026).
Currently, Mount Anak Krakatau remains at Level III (Alert) status. PVMBG recommends that the public does not approach the summit of Mount Anak Krakatau within a 3-kilometre radius.
“The public, visitors, tourists, and hikers must not approach Mount Anak Krakatau or engage in activities within a 3 km radius of the active crater,” the agency stated.
Coastal Tourism Remains Safe
The Banten Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) continues to monitor the developments of Mount Anak Krakatau, which is currently at Level III (Alert) status. Nevertheless, the agency has ensured that tourist areas and beaches in the Anyer and Carita regions remain safe to visit.
“It is still safe, it is still safe. The public can proceed, as it is currently the school holidays until the 15th. Please feel free to visit Anyer for a holiday,” said the Head of BPBD Banten, Lutfi Mujahidin.
Lutfi also urged the public not to be alarmed by the current condition of Mount Anak Krakatau. He noted that the eruptions are confined to the volcanic area, while the distance between the beaches and the volcano is approximately 40 km.
“Do not be afraid. The important thing is to remain vigilant, as the situation is still under control. I would like to convey that the eruptions are still small, and for tourism activities, please continue to visit Anyer Beach, Carita Beach, or Tanjung Lesung,” he said.