Two new islands emerge near Anak Krakatoa after eruption, first in nearly a century

Indonesia's Geological Agency reports two new islands have formed off Anak Krakatoa following a 25-hour eruption in early September, located hundreds of meters off opposite sides of the volcano. This is potentially the first emergence of islands within the 1883 Krakatoa caldera in nearly a century, indicating ongoing volcanic activity. The development is significant for geological monitoring and hazard assessment, though the islands' stability and long-term persistence remain uncertain.