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New satellite images showing the Anak Krakatau volcano were unveiled before and after the December 22 eruption – which triggered a tsunami that day in Sunda Strait, Indonesia – and show the world's worst weather. extent of changes caused by this volcanic phenomenon. The sequence shows, as reported by CNN, a 64 hectare area covered with a portion of the volcano cone that collapsed and slid into the ocean. It is this collapse that resulted in the death of at least 437 people .
The image of the left – before the eruption and the collapse – was captured on November 24 and on the right. , after the eruption, the collapse and the tsunami – was captured on December 30.
The volcano, located 50 km from the province of Java, lost two-thirds of its height after the eruption and collapsed since 338 meters apensa 110 meters .
Because of these weather conditions, it was very difficult to find satellite imagery, but, as the BBC points out, the Planet Labs team was able to find a window on the screen. the middle of the clouds to record the before and after the phenomenon.
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