Indonesia: Anak Krakatoa eruption may have given birth to two new islands

In Indonesia, a volcanic eruption may have given rise to two new islands. The country's authorities announced on Friday, October 2, the discovery of two new stretches of land near the Anak Krakatoa volcano, located in the Sunda Strait.

This volcano, known for its recurring activity since the collapse of its predecessor, Krakatoa, in 1883, had erupted at the beginning of September, causing the closure of several Indonesian airports due to volcanic ash projected into the atmosphere.

A geological phenomenon yet to be confirmed

Indonesian authorities must now confirm the exact nature of these new formations, which could result from the accumulation of volcanic materials expelled during the eruption. This type of phenomenon, while spectacular, is not unprecedented in active volcanic zones such as the Sunda Strait.

Indonesia, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is among the world's most exposed countries to volcanic activity, with several dozen active volcanoes permanently monitored by the country's geological authorities.

Authorities have not specified at this stage whether these new stretches of land will be durable or whether they could be eroded by the action of the sea in the coming months.