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Mt. Anak Krakatau Erupts More Than Two Dozen Times, Covering Nearby Island in Ash
Indonesia
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 2:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted more than two dozen times, blanketing a nearby island in ash. The headline does not provide further details on casualties or evacuation measures.
SO WHAT?
Repeated volcanic eruptions and ashfall can create hazards for nearby communities and disrupt local air and travel activity.
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