The most notable eruptions of Krakatoa culminated in a series of massive explosions over 26–27 August 1883, which were among the most violent volcanic events in recorded history.

Jan 8, 2026 · 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.

May 9, 2018 · In August 1883, the eruption of the main island of Krakatoa (or Krakatau) killed more than 36,000 people, making it one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in human history.

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 …

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.

Mar 7, 2024 · 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 …

Krakatau volcano lies in the Sunda strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra. In about 416 A.D., caldera collapse destroyed the volcano and formed a 4-mile (7-km) wide caldera.

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 violent volcanic …

The reddish sky in the background is the artist's memory of the effects of the powerful volcanic eruption of Krakatoa, which deeply tinted sunset skies red in parts of the Western hemisphere for months …

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 the sea.