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Is Krakatoa and Anak Krakatoa the same volcano?
No. Continued eruptions at the Krakatoa/Krakatau since 1927 have built a new island, called Anak Krakatau (child of Krakatoa).
Does Krakatoa have a son?
In a sense: continued eruptions at Krakatoa/Krakatau since 1927 have built a new island, called Anak Krakatau (child of Krakatoa).
Will Krakatoa ever explode again?
Yes. Krakatoa is a volcano prone to violent eruptions and it probably will erupt violently again. While it periodically has small eruptions,we might not see another one on the scale of the 1883 eruption for a few thousand years.
Was there a supervolcano eruption that killed over 36000?
No. The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa did kill about 36,000 people. Although this eruptions was extremely large, Krakatoa is not a supervolcano.
1883 volcanic eruptions?
It was on the Island of Krakatoa - and the huge eruption blew most of the volcano apart.
How many eruPtions has Krakatoa?
17
Is Krakatoa and Anak Krakatoa the same volcano?
No. Continued eruptions at the Krakatoa/Krakatau since 1927 have built a new island, called Anak Krakatau (child of Krakatoa).
Does Krakatoa have a son?
In a sense: continued eruptions at Krakatoa/Krakatau since 1927 have built a new island, called Anak Krakatau (child of Krakatoa).
What is the most famous volcanic eruptions in the past?
In the absence of specific dates.. the following is my opinion Krakatoa (Indonesia) for its violence Stromboli(Italy) for its frequent reference
Will Krakatoa ever explode again?
Yes. Krakatoa is a volcano prone to violent eruptions and it probably will erupt violently again. While it periodically has small eruptions,we might not see another one on the scale of the 1883 eruption for a few thousand years.
Was there a supervolcano eruption that killed over 36000?
No. The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa did kill about 36,000 people. Although this eruptions was extremely large, Krakatoa is not a supervolcano.
What signs were there before Krakatoa erupted?
Before the main 1883 eruption, Krakatoa produced, frequent earthquakes, steam clouds, and sometimes small eruptions.
1883 volcanic eruptions?
It was on the Island of Krakatoa - and the huge eruption blew most of the volcano apart.
Is there a diamond mine on Krakatoa?
no it does not
How many deaths were caused by the Krakatoa eruptions?
It is estimated that 36,417 died as a result of the eruption and following tsunami.
What did Krakatoa measure on the Richter scale?
Nothing. The Richter scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquakes, not volcanic eruptions. The eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was a VEI 6 in the volcanic explosivity index.
Were there any early activities that showed that the Krakatoa volcano was going to erupt?
Yes. Krakatoa produced a series of earthquakes and small eruptions for months leading up to the main eruption in August 1883.
