Ash plume rising from Krakatau volcano

Krakatau Volcano Erupts, Ash Plume Reaches 6,000 Feet

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The Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait, Indonesia, has erupted with an ash plume reaching 6,000 feet (1,800 meters) as of October 9, 09:50 UTC. This update provides the latest information on the volcanic activity and eruption status.

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