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Krakatau

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects

While most big blasts cool the planet with a sun-dimming haze, the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 blew the equivalent of 60,000 Olympic swimming pools of water into the stratosphere, high above the planet.

Environment 2 years ago

Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects

While most big blasts cool the planet with a sun-dimming haze, the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 blew the equivalent of 60,000 Olympic swimming pools of water into the stratosphere, high above the planet.

Archipelago 3 years ago

Indonesia raises alert level for Anak Krakatau volcano

Authorities bumped the threat of Anak Krakatau, which means Child of Krakatau, to level three of a four-tier volcanic alert system after witnessing a sharp rise in activity in the last month with the biggest eruption coming on Sunday.

Archipelago 3 years ago

Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, spews huge ash tower

Mount Anak Krakatau, which means Child of Krakatau, belched thick ash over the strait that separates the islands of Java and Sumatra forcing authorities to warn nearby residents to wear masks outside.

National 5 years ago

Anak Krakatau not alone as three more Indonesian volcanoes erupt

Three more volcanoes—Mount Kerinci in West Sumatra, Mount Semeru in East Java and Mount Merapi in Central Java—showed elevated activity on Friday, on the same day that Anak Krakatau erupted.

News 6 years ago

Lampung Krakatau Festival 2019 to be held in August

The festival will feature various events including the Krakatau Trip, a cultural parade and the Tapis Lampung Parade.

Entertainment 6 years ago

Krakatau to reunite in millennial, Bali-themed concert

The group has been on hiatus for a decade because of the individual activities of its members.

Business 7 years ago

PREMIUM
Krakatau Steel to focus on Cilegon steel cluster development

Despite huge challenges due to global oversupply, stated-owned steel producer Krakatau Steel and joint venture firm Krakatau Posco aim to continue increasing steel production by completing the Cilegon steel cluster to fulfill domestic demand.