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Anak Krakatau erupts, sending ash plume nearly 48,000 feet high
Indonesia
First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 6:31 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano produced an ash plume reported to reach nearly 48,000 feet. The supplied report does not provide further details on casualties or evacuations.
SO WHAT?
A major ash plume can create aviation hazards and signal escalating volcanic activity in the region.
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