Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano sends ash 1,500 metres into sky


A picture from the centre for volcanology and geological disaster mitigation (PVMBG) shows a volcano spewing ash into the air during the eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano, in the Sunda Strait. - AFP

JAKARTA. Feb 5 (dpa): Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano spewed thick ash 1,500 metres into the sky on Saturday, the country's Geological Agency said.

The volcano first erupted on Friday, sending a column of grey smoke 1,000 metres in the air, according to the agency.

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