Anak Krakatoa

This article is about the newly-formed volcanic island. For the caldera, see Krakatoa.

Anak Krakatoa
Anak Krakatoa in 2018
Highest point
Elevation
  • 157 m (515 ft) (current)
  • 338 m (1,109 ft) (before 2018 eruption)
ListingRing of Fire
Coordinates6°06′07″S 105°25′23″E / 6.102°S 105.423°E / -6.102; 105.423
Naming
Native nameAnak Krakatau (Indonesian)
Geography
Anak Krakatoa
Location of the Volcano
LocationSunda Strait
Lampung, Indonesia
Geology
Rock ageHolocene – very recent
Mountain typeSomma-stratovolcano
Last eruption15 September 2023

Anak Krakatoa, or Anak Krakatau (Indonesian for 'child of Krakatoa'), is a volcanic island in Indonesia. On 29 December 1927, Anak Krakatoa first emerged from the caldera formed in 1883 by the explosive volcanic eruption that destroyed the island of Krakatoa (Krakatau). There has been sporadic eruptive activity at the site since the late 20th century, culminating in a large sector collapse of the volcano, which caused a deadly tsunami in December 2018. There has been subsequent activity since. Owing to its young age the island is one of several in the area that are of interest to, and the subject of extensive study by volcanologists.

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