Krakatoa eruption is the second most powerful eruption that occurred in the history of Indonesia. It was occurred in 26-27 August 1883. This eruption caused tremendous damages and 36,000 people died.
According to some researchers, there are three phases that occur in this eruption, namely: the first phase, the climax phase, and the last eruption phase. In the first phase, the mount Krakatoa experienced very high seismic activity so caused big enough earthquakes around the region of Mount Krakatoa. Consequently, on 20th May, the area around Mount Krakatau started steaming heat from the ground, and then followed by the release of volcanic ash that reaches 6 km. Moreover, Krakatoa was issued dense black clouds that cover the Territory of Krakatoa Island. In this first phase, the explosion occurs several times heard up to Australia.
On 25th August, Krakatoa come into the climax phase. At this stage, the eruption is increasing larger and bigger. There were about 5 terrifying eruption that occurred until the 27th August. This eruption Issued black cloud which is very hot and pieces of hot pumice up to 40 km. Furthermore, it also caused very devastating tsunami that hit the coast of the Java and Sumatra islands near the Mount Krakatoa. The sound of explosion is very loud and heard up to Australia. It is estimated that this eruption is similar to the explosion of 200 megatons of TNT.
Krakatoa eruption is the second most powerful eruption that occurred in the history of Indonesia. It was occurred in 26-27 August 1883. This eruption caused tremendous damages and 36,000 people died.
According to some researchers, there are three phases that occur in this eruption, namely: the first phase, the climax phase, and the last eruption phase. In the first phase, the mount Krakatoa experienced very high seismic activity so caused big enough earthquakes around the region of Mount Krakatoa. Consequently, on 20th May, the area around Mount Krakatau started steaming heat from the ground, and then followed by the release of volcanic ash that reaches 6 km. Moreover, Krakatoa was issued dense black clouds that cover the Territory of Krakatoa Island. In this first phase, the explosion occurs several times heard up to Australia.
On 25th August, Krakatoa come into the climax phase. At this stage, the eruption is increasing larger and bigger. There were about 5 terrifying eruption that occurred until the 27th August. This eruption Issued black cloud which is very hot and pieces of hot pumice up to 40 km. Furthermore, it also caused very devastating tsunami that hit the coast of the Java and Sumatra islands near the Mount Krakatoa. The sound of explosion is very loud and heard up to Australia. It is estimated that this eruption is similar to the explosion of 200 megatons of TNT.
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