Krakatoa - Wikipedia
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] The caldera is …
10 Facts About the Eruption of Krakatoa - History Hit
Aug 23, 2021 · Krakatoa was a volcanic island in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, part of the ‘Ring of Fire’. In May 1883, Krakatoa began erupting ash and steam to a height …
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
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, pumice and ash …
“Krakatoa 1883: The Volcano That Shook the World”
4 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 force rarely …
Krakatoa Volcano (Krakatau), Sunda Strait (Indonesia) - Facts
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-km-wide caldera.
Krakatoa explodes with massive force | August 27, 1883 | HISTORY
Nov 24, 2009 · One of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history occurs on Krakatoa (also called Krakatau), a small, uninhabited volcanic island east of Sumatra and west of Java, on August …
Krakatoa Eruption Of 1883: The Loudest Sound In History
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.
Krakatau | Volcano World | Oregon State University
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, formed a 7-km …
Krakatoa | Location, Eruption, Map, & Facts | Britannica
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 volcano built …
The Eruption of Krakatoa - Compact Histories
The eruption of Krakatoa occurred in August 1883 when the volcanic island in Indonesia exploded with incredible force, producing one of the deadliest and most powerful eruptions in recorded history.