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Q: What was the Krakatoa eruption on the Richter scale?
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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.


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Is the eruption of Mount Krakatoa a volcanic eruption?

Yes. Krakatoa was a volcano. Therefore the eruption of Kraktoa was a volcanic eruption.


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When was Mount Krakatoa's biggest eruption?

The eruption of 1883.


What eruption type was the Krakatoa eruption in 1883?

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What is the most powerful volcano and violent eruption that took place?

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