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1. Krakatoa - Eruption, Causes & Impact | HISTORY
Link: https://www.history.com:443/topics/natural-disasters-and-environment/krakatoa
Description: WEBMay 9, 2018 · Krakatoa is a small volcanic island in Indonesia, located about 100 miles west of Jakarta. In August 1883, the eruption of the main island of Krakatoa (or Krakatau) killed more than 36,000...
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2. Krakatoa | Location, Eruption, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com:443/place/Krakatoa
Description: WEBKrakatoa, volcano on Rakata Island in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, Indonesia. Its explosive eruption in 1883 was one of the most catastrophic in history. Krakatoa lies along the convergence of the Indian-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates, a zone of high volcanic and seismic activity.
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3. When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
Link: https://science.howstuffworks.com:443/nature/natural-disasters/krakatoa.htm
Description: WEBMar 7, 2024 · Key Takeaways. The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was one of the deadliest and most powerful volcanic events in recorded history, generating massive tsunamis that caused widespread destruction in the Indonesian archipelago. The eruption and its aftermath, including the tsunamis, resulted in significant loss of life and were among the …
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4. Krakatoa - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org:443/wiki/Krakatoa
Description: WEBKrakatoa (/ ˌ k r ɑː k ə ˈ t oʊ ə, ˌ k r æ k-/), also transcribed Krakatau (/-ˈ t aʊ /), is a caldera in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in the Indonesian province of Lampung. The caldera is part of a volcanic island group (Krakatoa archipelago) comprising four …
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5. Krakatoa explodes | August 27, 1883 | HISTORY
Link: https://www.history.com:443/this-day-in-history/krakatau-explodes
Description: WEBNov 24, 2009 · 1883. Krakatoa explodes. This Day In History: 08/27/1883 - Krakatoa Explodes. One of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history occurs on Krakatoa (also called Krakatau), a...
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6. 10 Facts About the Eruption of Krakatoa | History Hit
Link: https://www.historyhit.com:443/facts-about-the-eruption-of-krakatoa/
Description: WEB23 Aug 2021. @SarahRoller8. The eruption of Krakatoa. Image Credit: Tyco99 / CC. The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa was one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. It’s thought to have caused the deaths of over 36,000 people, cooled the summer temperatures of the northern hemisphere by 0.3°C, and sparked a renewed interest in volcanology.
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7. Krakatoa: The Volcanic Eruption That Shook The World | Our World
Link: https://www.youtube.com:443/watch?v=MrFm3HtL8_M
Description: WEBAug 9, 2021 · Krakatoa: The Volcanic Eruption That Shook The World | Our World - YouTube. Our World. 296K subscribers. Subscribed. 3.6K. 537K views 2 years ago. Documentary which explores the legacy of the...
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8. Krakatoa Volcano: Facts About Deadly Eruption | Live Science
Link: https://www.livescience.com:443/28186-krakatoa.html
Description: WEBSep 15, 2017 · The eruption of Krakatoa, or Krakatau, in August 1883 was one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions of modern history. It is estimated that more than 36,000 people died. Many died as a result of...
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9. Krakatoa Volcano Eruption of 1883 - ThoughtCo
Link: https://www.thoughtco.com:443/volcano-eruption-at-krakatoa-in-1883-1774022
Description: WEBJan 28, 2019 · Robert McNamara. Updated on January 28, 2019. The eruption of the volcano at Krakatoa in the western Pacific Ocean in August 1883 was a major disaster by any measure. The entire island of Krakatoa was simply blown apart, and the resulting tsunami killed tens of thousands of people on other islands in the vicinity.
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10. Krakatoa summary | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com:443/summary/Krakatoa
Description: WEBKrakatoa , or Krakatau, Island volcano in the centre of the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra, Indonesia. Its eruption in 1883 was one of the most catastrophic in history. Its explosions were heard in Australia, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), and the Philippines, and large quantities of ash fell over an area of some 300,000 sq mi (800,000 sq km).
