Anak Krakatau Volcano

Key notes

  • Anak Krakatau means “Child of Krakatau”.
  • It is a volcanic island in the Sunda Strait, Indonesia.
  • It emerged after the catastrophic 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.

  • It lies between the islands of:

    • Java.
    • Sumatra.
  • It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
  • Indonesia’s volcanism is linked to subduction of the Indo-Australian Plate beneath the Eurasian/Sunda plate system.

  • Volcanic activity can generate:

    • Ash clouds.
    • Lava flows.
    • Pyroclastic flows.
    • Tsunamis.
  • The 2018 collapse of part of Anak Krakatau triggered a tsunami in the Sunda Strait.
  • It is an important case study in volcanic hazards and coastal disaster preparedness.