Active
Reference catalog classification for Krakatoa; this is not a current alert level.
813m
Summit elevation of 813 meters (2667 feet) above sea level.
Caldera
Reference volcano type from the catalog; eruption style and hazards vary by event.
Reference Location
Catalog coordinates: -6.102°, 105.423° in Indonesia.
About Krakatoa
Site of the catastrophic 1883 eruption. Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatoa) emerged in 1927 and continues to grow and erupt periodically.
Key Facts
- Location: Indonesia (-6.102°, 105.423°)
- Elevation: 813 meters (2667 feet)
- Type: Caldera
- Reference Classification: Active
Monitoring and official alerts
PocketWorld combines this stable catalog record with available public hazard context. The reference status is not a prediction or a live observatory alert. For current unrest, aviation color codes, exclusion zones and eruption notices, use the responsible volcano observatory and civil-protection authority.
How to interpret the Krakatoa record
Krakatoa is cataloged as a Caldera in Indonesia, with a reference elevation of 813 metres. This page combines stable geographic facts with available hazard context. A general status label does not predict the timing, size or location of future activity and may not use the same scale as the responsible observatory.
Check the latest observatory bulletin, aviation notice and civil-protection guidance before making travel or safety decisions. PocketWorld provides a map and source path, not an eruption forecast or exclusion-zone authority.
Hazard data sources
Events are aggregated from USGS, EMSC, NOAA, NASA EONET, NASA FIRMS and GDACS, then normalized and deduplicated.
Frequently asked questions
Is Krakatoa volcano active?
The PocketWorld reference catalog classifies Krakatoa as active, but that label does not state whether it is erupting now.
Where can I find the latest Krakatoa bulletin?
Use the responsible volcano observatory or geological agency for the latest bulletin, aviation notice and historical eruption record.
Is it safe to visit Krakatoa?
PocketWorld cannot make that determination. Follow official access restrictions, weather information and local emergency guidance.