Krakatoa
Where is it?
Rakata Island, Indonesia
When did it last erupt?
2020, started in 1883
Damage it has done?
Krakatoa has done a lot of damage to the places and people around it.
In 1833 Krakatoa first erupted. Ash fell on Singapore, Cocos Island, and ships as far as 6067 km west-northwest. Darkness covered the Sunda Straits from 11 a.m on the 27th until the next day. At least 36,417 people were killed, most people died from giant sea waves, and coastal villages were destroyed. When the eruption ended, only ⅓ of Krakatau remained above sea level and new islands formed from the magma spewing out of the volcano
It had destroyed and formed lands while also causing havoc for residents and other countries.
How and when was it formed?
Since Krakatoa lies along the Indian-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates its how it was formed. Because the two tectonic plates are dangerous at risk of high volcanic and seismic activity it's pretty common that one was made. It supposedly started/formed in 400 BC.
Interesting random facts?
the first eruption lasted one minute and 12 seconds
The 1883 eruption was the loudest sounds ever reported in the history
Records held that 165 villages and towns surrounding Kratatoa were destroyed and 132 more were seriously damaged
Karatoa had killed 30.000+ people
in August 1883 was one of the most deadly colacine eruptions in modern history, it is estimated that more than 36.00 people died. the eruption also affected the climate and caused the temperature to drop over the world.
Karatoa belongs to the ring of fire
Pictures + Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGcbNn4Vk1w
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