What’s Krakatoa?

Krakatoa, an Indonesian volcanic island, erupted in 1883, destroying two-thirds of the island and creating tsunamis that killed over 36,000 people. The eruption also caused unusual atmospheric phenomena and the creation of a new island, Anak Krakatau. Krakatoa is a volcanic island that is part of the chain of islands that bears the same weather. […]

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