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Krakatoa, or Krakatau, is a volcano located near the island of Rakata in western Indonesia. It had a history of violent explosions, but lay dormant for almost 200 years. Then, in May 1883, it started to rumble, with the first major explosion occurring on 26 August 26 1883. The following day, there were three more explosions, with the last one being the most devastating.
The northern two-thirds of the island was completely destroyed by the explosion. Next, the unsupported volcanic chambers which formed the huge underwater caldera collapsed. This significant activity generated gigantic tsunami waves, up to 40m high above sea level. The tsunami waves wiped out hundreds of villages and towns along the coasts of Java and Sumatra, and killed over 36,000 people. Th steamship Berouw was carried 3km inland by the powerful waves and left 10m above sea level, killing its 28 crew in the incident.
The masses of ash, rock and lava formed new islands, while continued eruptions at the volcano since 1927 have built a new island, called Anak Krakatau (child of Krakatoa).
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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
Is krakatau active or dormant?
As scary as it seems, no! Krakatoa actually reformed after an island destroying eruption in 1883. Now Krakatoa is back and has erupted visibly, (not underwater) periodically between around the 1930's to 2007. Thankfully these eruptions were small and any major eruption like that in 1883 will likely occur in hundreds of years.
What is Krakatoa altitude?
The Krakatoa that erupted altitude was 813 m when it was erupted. 40 years after it erupted, arise new volcano called Krakatoa Child. It's a growing mountain, grow for 4 cm every year. Today the Krakatoa Child altitude is 230 m
How Do Krakatoa Look Like?
The nearby islands of Java and Sumatra are heavily forested with occasional towns. The small islands that remain of the original Krakatoa are also forested. Some trees grow around the new volcanic island of Anak Krakatau has some trees around the edges but is mostly covered in ash and volcanic rock.
Is there living anybody on the volcano Krakatoa?
No. The volcano is intermittently active, making it too dangerous and unstable for anyone to live there.
Is mount Krakatoa active?
Yes mount Krakatoa is still active and dangerous acarding to scientists keeping an eye on it. Go to the related link (Krakatoa) below.
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
Is Krakatoa still being studded today?
I do not believe that Krakatoa was ever studded, with any material.
Is Krakatoa extinct?
No. Krakatoa is an active volcano, continuing to rumble and erupt on a regular basis since its last massive explosion in 1883.
What is the rock or mineral formation of magma of Krakatoa?
Acid (highly siliceous) - much of it andesite if I recall my reading of it correctly. Krakatoa (or '~tau') is a still-active island-arc volcano above a complex, very active subduction zone.
Is krakatau active or dormant?
As scary as it seems, no! Krakatoa actually reformed after an island destroying eruption in 1883. Now Krakatoa is back and has erupted visibly, (not underwater) periodically between around the 1930's to 2007. Thankfully these eruptions were small and any major eruption like that in 1883 will likely occur in hundreds of years.
What is Krakatoa altitude?
The Krakatoa that erupted altitude was 813 m when it was erupted. 40 years after it erupted, arise new volcano called Krakatoa Child. It's a growing mountain, grow for 4 cm every year. Today the Krakatoa Child altitude is 230 m
What is the most powerful volcano and violent eruption that took place?
The Krakatoa volcano eruption that occurred in 1883 in Sumatra, Indonesia. It was so powerful that it even destroyed the volcano. Today, Krakatoa's son, "Anak Krakatau" that was made of Krakatoa's eruption stands on the remains of the 1883 Krakatoa eruption.
How Do Krakatoa Look Like?
The nearby islands of Java and Sumatra are heavily forested with occasional towns. The small islands that remain of the original Krakatoa are also forested. Some trees grow around the new volcanic island of Anak Krakatau has some trees around the edges but is mostly covered in ash and volcanic rock.
Is there living anybody on the volcano Krakatoa?
No. The volcano is intermittently active, making it too dangerous and unstable for anyone to live there.
Is krakatoa a hot spot volcano?
Some websites say it was on a subduction zone, but Discovery Channel says it was a hot spot, so you can decide for yourself.
Why did krakatou exsplode?
Krakatoa is a volcano, and all active volcanos are subject to eruption events due to buildup of pressures beneath the planets crust. Krakatoa's 1883 eruption jsut happend to be a lot bigger than the average eruption.
