Five journalists and three crew missing after Anak Krakatau eruption
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Five journalists and three crew members are missing after covering the eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano. Search operations have been underway since September 8. The volcano began erupting on September 4 and had subsided by September 7, with ash and smoke rising over 15,000 meters.
Key Facts
- Five journalists and three crew members are missing after covering the eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano.
- The missing journalists work for Antara and Anadolu agencies.
- Search operations have been ongoing since September 8.
- The volcano began erupting on September 4 and had subsided by September 7, with ash and smoke rising over 15,000 meters.
- The 2018 Anak Krakatau collapse triggered a tsunami that killed over 430 people and injured about 14,000.
Missing Journalists
Five journalists and three crew members are missing after covering the eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano. The missing journalists work for Antara and Anadolu agencies. Search operations have been ongoing since September 8.
Eruption Details
The volcano began erupting on September 4 and had subsided by September 7. Ash and smoke rose over 15,000 meters high. Indonesia's meteorology service reported the volcano's roar was heard up to 700 kilometers away.
Historical Context
The 1883 Krakatau eruption killed about 36,000 people. Anak Krakatau emerged in 1927 and remains active. The 2018 Anak Krakatau collapse triggered a tsunami that killed over 430 people and injured about 14,000.
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