Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau has erupted, sending plumes of volcanic ash into the sky and disrupting hundreds of flights. This volcano has erupted intermittently for nearly a century.
The 1883 eruption of Krakatau caused devastating global impacts. These included blue moons, green sunsets, a global temperature drop of approximately 0.3°C for several years, and an estimated 35,000 deaths, primarily from tsunamis. The sound of one of the 1883 explosions remains the loudest sound in recorded history.
Scientists suggest the 1883 eruption may have been triggered by the mixing of different magma types. The volcano’s oceanic location led to significant tsunami hazards. The current eruption’s main hazard is airborne ash, which affects aviation and is an irritant.
While the volcano remains active, current assessments indicate it does not possess the potential to collapse on a scale that could trigger a tsunami like the one in 2018. Authorities are conducting weather modification operations to mitigate ash in the atmosphere.
Source: Down To Earth