1883 eruption of Krakatoa - Wikipedia
The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa (Indonesian: Letusan Krakatau 1883) in the Sunda Strait occurred from 20 May until 21 October 1883, peaking in the late morning of 27 August when over 70% of the island of Krakatoa and its surrounding archipelago were destroyed as it …
Krakatoa ‑ Eruption, Causes & Impact - HISTORY
2018年5月9日 · Krakatoa’s eruption sent six cubic miles of rock, ash, dust and debris into the atmosphere, darkening the skies and producing vividly colored sunsets and other spectacular effects around the...
Krakatoa | Location, Eruption, Map, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月19日 · Krakatoa, volcano on Rakata Island in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, Indonesia. Its explosive eruption in 1883 was one of the most catastrophic in history, throwing into the air nearly five cubic miles of rock fragments along with large quantities of ash that fell over an area of some 300,000 square miles.
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
2024年3月7日 · The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was one of the deadliest and most powerful volcanic events in recorded history, generating massive tsunamis that caused widespread destruction in the Indonesian archipelago.
10 Facts About the Eruption of Krakatoa - History Hit
2021年8月23日 · The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa was one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. It’s thought to have caused the deaths of over 36,000 people, cooled the summer temperatures of the northern hemisphere by 0.3°C, and sparked a …
Krakatoa Eruption Of 1883: The Loudest Sound In History - All …
2019年5月18日 · At 10:02 a.m. on August 27, Krakatoa erupted with a sound that is, to date, considered the loudest sound ever clocking in at 310 decibels. For reference, the sound from the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were 248 decibels. Experts believe anyone standing within 10 miles of the explosion would have been rendered instantly deaf.
Krakatoa Volcano: Facts About Deadly Eruption - Live Science
2017年9月15日 · The eruption of Krakatoa, or Krakatau, in August 1883 was one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions of modern history. It is estimated that more than 36,000 people died.
The 1883 Eruption of Krakatoa — Google Arts & Culture
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...
The Volcanic Eruption of Krakatoa - The Atlantic
We know that the effects of the stupendous volcanic eruption in the Strait of Sunda extended through many months and were exerted over a large area of surface. From the newspapers of the day we...
The Night the World Exploded – The Eruption of Krakatoa
2013年12月14日 · At 5:30am, 6:44am, 10:02 and 10:41am, four massive eruptions blew the island of Krakatoa to pieces! The explosions could be heard thousands of miles away and earthquakes rocked the entire Pacific region.