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How did Krakatoa form?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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The name comes from the Indonesian Krakatau. Unfortunately the origin of that word is very uncertain. It may be related to a word simply meaning "island" but its etymology is currently unknown.

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Krakatoa is a volcanic island so was formed by the eruption of a volcano in the sea.

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