Swan.my.id - Jakarta, new land near Anak Krakatau, South Lampung Regency, has reached an estimated 30.3 hectares after volcanic activity that began in July 2026. Monitoring officials say the area formed gradually from volcanic material ejected during the eruptions.
Suwarno, head of the Anak Krakatau Monitoring Post in South Lampung, confirmed the emergence of the new land. He estimated its area at approximately 30.3 hectares.
The formation has attracted attention because of its location near the body of Anak Krakatau. However, officials have not confirmed whether the land signals the emergence of a new volcanic cone.
Volcanic Material Built the New Land
Suwarno explained that the land did not appear suddenly. Instead, volcanic material accumulated during the increased eruptive activity at Anak Krakatau.
The process began when the volcano started erupting in July 2026. Material thrown from the volcano gradually piled up around the surrounding area and created the new landform.
According to Suwarno, the estimated size also supports the explanation that the formation took place over time. A land area measuring tens of hectares could not emerge instantly, he said.
Officials Are Still Monitoring the Area
Monitoring teams continue to observe the new land because its development remains connected to activity around Anak Krakatau. The current assessment identifies the area as an accumulation of eruptive material.
Nevertheless, officials have not reached a conclusion about whether new magma activity could create another volcanic cone. The monitoring process will help authorities assess changes around the formation.
Suwarno said the area has magma conduits that could allow magma to move and seek an opening toward the surface. However, he stressed that officials do not yet know whether a new volcanic cone will emerge.
Location Remains Close to Anak Krakatau
The new land sits around the Anak Krakatau volcanic area and remains close to the volcano’s main body. Suwarno again linked its formation to material ejected during eruptions since July.
The estimated area stands at about 30.3 hectares. Officials continue to monitor the site while examining whether its shape or activity changes over time.
For now, the new land represents the accumulation of volcanic material from Anak Krakatau’s eruptions. Authorities have not confirmed any new volcanic cone at the location.
