Krakatoa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Sunda Strait volcanic island caldera
About Krakatoa
The eruption of Mount Krakatoa in 1883 was one of the most violent volcanic events on record. A huge explosion (150 megatons of TNT) occurred as seawater hit hot magma and turned instantly to steam. The blast was heard over 4,000 km away in Australia and India. The Volcano Explosivity Index (VEI) of the eruption was 6 (colossal). Seevolcanoesfor background. The whole volcano was destroyed because of the massive explosion. Parts of the volcano fell into the sea and caused a giant tsunami (40 meters). The dust from the eruption reached the stratosphere and affected weather worldwide for several years. More than 35,000 people were killed by the tsunami and eruption. Only about a third of the pre-1883 island survived the blast. From 1927 to 1930, there were several underwater eruptions on the
Where to Stay in Krakatoa
- 🏨Penginapan Pulau Sebesi
Krakatoa Travel Guide Sections
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