Krakatoa (/ ˌkrɑːkəˈtoʊə, ˌkræk -/), also transcribed Krakatau (/- ˈtaʊ /), is a caldera in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in the Indonesian province of Lampung. [1] …

Jan 8, 2026 · Krakatoa lies along the convergence of the Indian-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates, a zone of high volcanic and seismic activity. Sometime within the past million years, the …

May 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 …

Finally, on Aug. 27, 1883, all hell broke loose, as a colossal volcanic eruption demolished Krakatoa, causing two-thirds of it to collapse and fall into the sea, and generated massive lava, …

Nov 10, 2025 · The renowned volcano Krakatau (or Krakatoa) lies in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. Collapse of the ancestral Krakatau edifice, perhaps in 416 AD, formed a 7 …

May 18, 2019 · The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was so intense that it is considered the loudest sound ever, deafening anyone within 10 miles of it.

The renowned volcano Krakatau (frequently misstated as Krakatoa) lies in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. Collapse of the ancestral Krakatau edifice, perhaps in 416 AD, …

2 days ago · Krakatoa 1883 Eruption: The Volcano That Shook the World On August 27, 1883, the volcanic island of Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra erupted with a …

On August 26th 1883, a violent eruption began in Indonesia at Krakatoa, locally known as Krakatau. During the next 24 hours, hot avalanches of ash raced down the volcano and across …

Nov 23, 2024 · Krakatoa, or Krakatau, refers to a volcanic island situated in Indonesia's Sunda Strait. Known for its catastrophic eruption in 1883, this event ranks among history's most …