At this time, Anak Krakatau’s volcanic activity includes the ejection of large rocks and lava, billowing hot clouds, and thick volcanic ash. The volcano’s alert status has been raised from level two to level three. In the Indonesian alert system, this increase indicates there’s growing volcanic unrest, obvious visual changes, and if the trends continue, an eruption is likely. The final level is four, which indicates an imminent eruption.

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