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Ash from Anak Krakatau Drifts West as Bandar Lampung Gets Volcanic Ashfall

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Anak Krakatau erupted from early Saturday morning through midday, sending volcanic ash potentially west toward Lampung province.
  • Residents reported ashfall in Bandar Lampung, Kemiling and Natar, while a traveler on Sangiang Island also said ash had reached the area.
  • Monitoring officials recorded continuous eruptive activity and advised people to use masks, eye protection and follow updates on wind direction.

Volcanic ash began falling in Bandar Lampung after Anak Krakatau erupted in the Sunda Strait, with residents saying the dust reached the floors of their homes and irritated their eyes.

It even reached the floors inside the house.

· DindaA Bandar Lampung resident described ash entering her home after the eruption.

Dinda, a resident of Sukarame in Bandar Lampung, said the ash became noticeable after evening prayers. Outside, it felt gritty in her eyes and dirtied her face. Ash was also visible inside her home and had to be swept away. “It even reached the floors inside the house,” she told CNN Indonesia.

Residents in Kemiling, Bandar Lampung, reported similar conditions. The city lies about 80 kilometers from Anak Krakatau, off South Lampung. Donny, from Natar in South Lampung, also said ash had reached his area near Lampung Airport. “The ash has reached my place too, near Lampung Airport,” he said.

The ash has reached my place too, near Lampung Airport.

· DonnyA resident of Natar in South Lampung reported ashfall near the airport.

Mutia, a traveler from Bogor visiting Sangiang Island east of Anak Krakatau, reported ash there as well. She said it began arriving from afternoon into evening after the wind shifted, citing a local fisherman’s explanation.

I was also hit by ash on Sangiang Island. It only started arriving from afternoon into evening, the fisherman said the wind had shifted.

· MutiaA traveler on Sangiang Island described ash reaching the island east of Anak Krakatau.

Suwarno, head of the Anak Krakatau monitoring post in South Lampung, urged residents to wear masks and eye protection if ash began falling where they live. He said the spread depends heavily on wind direction and asked people to follow information from officials. Monitoring between 6 a.m. and noon recorded continuous eruptive activity. Fog prevented observers from seeing the eruption column, while seismic activity reached a maximum amplitude of 70 millimeters and lasted 21,600 seconds. Weak to moderate rumbling and explosions could still be heard from the volcano.

If ash spreads, people should use masks and eye protection when outdoors. This is to prevent ash from entering the respiratory tract or getting into the eyes.

· SuwarnoThe volcano monitoring post chief advised residents on precautions during ashfall.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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