Krakatoa (also known as Krakatau), Indonesia

Krakatoa or Krakatau is a volcanic island located between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. The name also refers to the surrounding islands, which comprise the remnants of much larger island that was destroyed in the enormous 1883 eruption. Related BRANCH Article: Monique R. Morgan, “The Eruption of Krakatoa (also known as Krakatau) in 1883”

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Latitude: -6.102005079673
Longitude: 105.422999952000

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Krakatoa eruption

26 Aug 1883

Lithograph of Krakatoa EruptionOn 26-27 August 1883, Krakatoa (also known as Krakatau) erupts in Indonesia. The eruption, culminating in four huge explosions the morning of August 27th, triggered tsunamis which killed over 36,000 people, was heard 3,000 miles away, and generated worldwide atmospheric effects. Image: 1888 lithograph of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

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Monique R. Morgan, “The Eruption of Krakatoa (also known as Krakatau) in 1883″

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26 Aug 1883

Krakatoa eruption

Lithograph of Krakatoa EruptionOn 26-27 August 1883, Krakatoa (also known as Krakatau) erupts in Indonesia. The eruption, culminating in four huge explosions the morning of August 27th, triggered tsunamis which killed over 36,000 people, was heard 3,000 miles away, and generated worldwide atmospheric effects. Image: 1888 lithograph of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa. This image is in the public domain in the United States because its copyright has expired.

Articles

Monique R. Morgan, “The Eruption of Krakatoa (also known as Krakatau) in 1883″

Related Articles

Gillen D'Arcy Wood, "1816, The Year without a Summer"