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Why is Mount Krakatoa famous?
Krakatoa became one of the most famous volcanoes ever, not just because of its fearsome power and effects, but because it was the first really gigantic volcano to blow in the era when humans had communications technology — telegraph lines and printed newspapers — to transmit accounts of what was happening, as well as …
Is Krakatau active now?
Krakatau, a small island group in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Sumatra and Java is one of the world’s most famous volcanoes. It is a mostly submerged caldera with 3 outer islands belonging to the rim and a new cone, Anak Krakatau, that has been forming a new island since 1927 and remains highly active.
Where is the Krakatau volcano located in Indonesia?
Actually the Krakatoa / Krakatau belongs to Bandar Lampung, a province of Sumatra. But the Krakatoa is most easy to reach from Java and is part of Ujung Kulon national park in the south west of Java so Krakatoa is implemented in Java section.
Who is the best guide for Krakatau volcano?
Jawardi a guide from Krakatau Wild took us to the best places in the island and told us about the history of the volcano and its eruptions, the various types of flows, showed us some cool sights, and even got us interested in ancient Krakatau history. He was passionate about the topics and that made us enjoy it even more!
When did the Krakatau volcano erupt in New York?
With devastating effects this volcano erupted just over a century ago in 1883, bringing its fine ashes with the wind streams as far away as over New York City, whereas the eruption’s tidal waves reached the American West Coast.
What was the effect of the Krakatoa eruption?
At that very instant, Krakatoa vanished as if devoured by the sea, causing formidable tidal waves which in turn swept off just about everything alive from the surrounding coastal areas.