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RE: Today in History: Krakatoa volcano erupts, killing 40,000
Krakatau volcano eruption is one of the greatest eruptions on earth. In history lessons we were even taught about the effects of the krakatau eruption which darkened the world and became one of the causes of Napoleon Bonaparte's defeat. Because it is in the Sunda Strait, the inevitable impact is a very large tsunami, a lot of victims. Until now, Krakatoa was not as big as the time to erupt. but a new mountain appeared with the name Anak Rakata. this new mountain continues to experience an eruption and builds itself higher and higher. You can see it clearly when crossing the Sunda Strait.
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i have never actually seen it. I'm guessing you have... i mean, like with your eyes. I have had flights booked to Indonesia twice but for various reasons I was unable to actually go.
A few years ago I lived in the Banten Province which borders the Sunda Strait. Several times I crossed the Sunda Strait to Lampung on Sumatra Island so that I could see Mount Rakata clearly. This mountain is still active and continues to grow taller. Some time ago even an earthquake occurred because there was an avalanche from Mt. Rakata again.
And what is even more interesting is the continuing ecological succession. This should be an interesting research object for interested people. Because from the formation of the Rakata mountain, it rises to the surface, there must be implications for the ecosystem there.
Now i live in Klaten, near Jogja. If you have chance you can visit jogja. We also have Merapi Mountain which very active. may be you will have a post about Merapi Mt.