Two New Islands Emerge Near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau Volcano

Two new land formations have appeared in the waters surrounding Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau following a major eruption last month. Satellite imagery from the European Space Agency's Sentinel fleet identified the formations, located approximately 760 metres northwest and 495 metres southwest of the volcano.

Officials from the PVMBG Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation stated it is unclear if these islands are permanent or if they will erode over time. The September eruption caused significant travel disruption, closing airports and leaving 300,000 passengers stranded. The volcano remains at alert Level 2, with authorities prohibiting travel within three kilometres of the centre.

Editor's note: Covers the emergence of the new islands and contextual details accurately.

This article is AI-generated and fact-gated. Original reporting: The Hindu World