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When was the latest eruption of Mt. Krakatoa?

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What is the latest eruption of Mt Krakatoa?

august 1883


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Krakatoa was on the island of Krakatoa. There is now a new island called Anak Krakatau.


Did a tsunami occur when Mt. Krakatoa erupted?

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Is it called Mt Krakatoa or Krakatoa?

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How did mt Krakatoa gets its name?

Mt.Krakatau got its name because the island it was formed on is called Krakatou and since it is the only mountain there it was named after the island. Anak Krakatou was formed after an eruption of Krakatou and it is so named as anak means child so it is Krakatoa's child.


Were there any casualties about Mt Krakatoa?

The eruption of Mount Krakatoa in 1883 was one of the deadliest volcanic events in recorded history. An estimated 36,000 people were killed by the eruption and its tsunamis.


What shape of volcano is Krakatoa?

Krakatoa is a volcanic island with a caldera volcano. The caldera was formed during the catastrophic eruption in 1883, which caused the island to collapse and form a large caldera. Today, Krakatoa is composed of three main volcanic cones within the caldera.


Was Krakatoa in 1883 more explosive than Mt St Helen's in 1980?

Yes, far more explosive. The eruption of Krakatoa was more than 10 times larger than the 1980 eruption of Mount St Helens.


Is Mt Krakatoa an Active Volcano?

Yes, Krakatoa ( or Krakatau, as it is said in Indonesian, which is where it is located,) is still highly active. It's most recent eruption was in November of the year 2010


What is the world's strongest volcanio eruption?

Im not sure, but it must be between, the Krakatoa or Tambora(most probable), in Indonesia, or mt Vesuvius in pompei Italy