The Status Of Mount Anak Krakatau Is On Standby

The rocks of Mount Anak Krakatau, which erupted in 2010 are quite dangerous if exposed to incandescent rocks. ANTARA/HO-Humas Document Monitoring Post for Mount Krakatau's Children

BANTEN - The status of Mount Anak Krakatau in South Sunda waters has been set to be on alert from previously being alert with an eruption height of 50 to 2,000 meters. "We ask fishermen and tourists not to approach the Mount Anak Krakatau area," said Head of Monitoring Post for Mount Anak Krakatau at Serang Regency Market, Deni. Mardiono in Serang, Banten, reported by Antara, Monday, April 25. The eruptive activity of Mount Anak Krakatau since April 22, 2022, has released black volcanic ash into the Sumur and Panimbang areas, Pandeglang Regency.

In addition, around Mount Anak Krakatau issued incandescent rocks. Therefore, his party forbids fishermen and tourists from approaching the mountain area, for fear of being affected by incandescent stones whose temperatures are quite hot and deadly. "We recommend around 5 kilometers for a safe distance from the Mount Anak Krakatau area," he said.