If Anak Krakatau, the volcano that grew in place of the legendary Krakatoa, erupted with a force similar to the 1883 eruption today, I have no doubts that it would be bad. Even if we had advanced warning, it's not hard to imagine that we'd still h... read more
If Anak Krakatau, the volcano that grew in place of the legendary Krakatoa, erupted with a force similar to the 1883 eruption today, I have no doubts that it would be bad. read more
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. Many died as a result of thermal injury from the blasts and many more were victims of the tsunamis that followed the collapse of the volcano into the caldera below sea level. read more