Anak Krakatoa
Volcanic island in the Sunda Strait, IndonesiaAnak Krakatau is a volcanic island in Indonesia. On 29 December 1927, Anak Krakatau first emerged from the caldera formed in 1883 by the explosive volcanic eruption that destroyed the island of Krakatoa. There has been sporadic eruptive activity at the site since the late 20th century, culminating in a large underwater collapse of the volcano, which caused a deadly tsunami in December 2018. There has been subsequent activity since. Owing to its young age the island is one of several in the area that are of interest to, and the subject of extensive study by volcanologists.
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AI Generated- 1927-12-29Anak Krakatau first emerged from the caldera formed in 1883 by the explosive volcanic eruption that destroyed the island of Krakatoa.
- 1927Volcanic activity began to appear at the point located between where the former peaks of Mount Perboewatan and Mount Danan had been.
- 1930-08-11The volcanic island permanently rose above sea level and was locally named Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatoa).
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