Will Anak Krakatoa Erupt Again?

As the volcano collapsed into the sea, it generated a tsunami 37m high – tall enough to submerge a six-story building. ... And Indonesia has no advanced early warning system in place for volcano-generated tsunamis. At some point in the future, Anak Krakatoa will erupt again, generating more tsunamis.

How often does Anak Krakatoa erupt?

Until its 2018 collapse, Anak Krakatau had grown at 13 cm (5.1 in) per week on average since the 1950s. This equates to an average growth of 6.8 m (22 ft) per year. Its most recent eruptive episode began in 1994. Quiet periods of a few days have alternated with almost continuous Strombolian eruptions since then.

Does anyone live on Anak Krakatau?

Anak Krakatau has erupted several times in its short life, including significant eruptions in 1992, November 2007, April 2008, and most recently in July 2009. 150 years later, hundreds of thousands of people live in the potential path of Anak Krakatau.