Krakatoa, Volcanic island in South Lampung, Indonesia
The caldera sits between Java and Sumatra islands, containing four distinct landmasses surrounded by the waters of the Sunda Strait.
The 1883 eruption destroyed two-thirds of the original island, generating massive tsunamis and killing more than 36,000 people across 165 coastal settlements.
The name Krakatoa first appeared in western Java during the 15th century within the Old Sundanese manuscript called Bujangga Manik.
The volcanic site maintains permanent monitoring stations that track seismic activity, gas emissions, and ground deformation to predict future eruptions.
The explosion sound of 1883 reached Perth and Mauritius, traveling 4,800 kilometers across the Indian Ocean and circling the globe three times.
Location: South Lampung
Elevation above the sea: 813 m
GPS coordinates: -6.10200,105.42300
Latest update: November 28, 2025 18:32
This collection brings together active volcanoes located on multiple continents, from Cotopaxi in the Ecuadorian Andes to Mount Fuji in Japan, including Vesuvius in Italy and Mauna Loa in Hawaii. Each site demonstrates different geological processes: stratovolcanoes like Mount Saint Helens and Etna produce explosive eruptions, while Hawaiian shield volcanoes generate flowing lava that can travel long distances. The selection also includes sites that have marked history through their destructive power, such as Krakatoa, whose 1883 eruption caused tens of thousands of casualties, or Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79. Other volcanoes like Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull have recently shown their ability to disrupt human activities globally. These locations offer insight into how volcanic activity shapes landscapes and influences nearby populations.
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Raden Inten II Statue
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