Will 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.

Is the Krakatoa still active?

Krakatau, a small island group in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Sumatra and Java is one of the world's most famous volcanoes. It is a mostly submerged caldera with 3 outer islands belonging to the rim and a new cone, Anak Krakatau, that has been forming a new island since 1927 and remains highly active.

How often does the Krakatoa volcano erupt?

Periodic eruptions have continued since, with recent eruptions in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, and a major collapse in 2018. In late 2011, this island had a radius of roughly 2 kilometres (1.2 mi), and a highest point of about 324 metres (1,063 ft) above sea level, growing five metres (16 ft) each year.