Anak Krakatau blasts ash nearly 10 miles high

ScienceDaily
Sep 17, 2026, 11:16 pm90 ptsTrending
Anak Krakatau erupted for more than 24 hours in early September, sending volcanic ash up to 50,000 feet into the atmosphere. The ash cloud shut down eight airports, disrupted nearly 3,000 flights, and affected air quality as far away as Jakarta. NASA satellites captured dramatic views of the plume spreading…

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