Krakatoa, a name synonymous with catastrophic destruction, represents one of the most violent and earth-shattering events in history. Located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, this active ...

Volcanic eruptions are some of the most awe-inspiring and terrifying events in nature. Their power can reshape landscapes, ...

When Krakatoa erupted on August 27, 1883 it shot a column of ash more than 20 kilometres (12 miles) into the air in a series of powerful explosions that were heard in Australia and up to 4,500 ...

Tsunamis, triggered by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, have caused immense devastation throughout history.

Tsunamis have shaped human history with their sheer power and devastating impact. Here are the 5 deadliest tsunamis that ...

Though rarer, the much larger eruptions of Krakatoa in 1883, Tambora in 1815, Huaynaputina in 1600, and Samalas in 1257 ejected huge volumes of sulphur dioxide particles, which cooled the climate ...

The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history, claiming over 36,000 lives by the tsunamis it triggered. Another volcanic eruption at Krakatoa, now ...

Eyjafjallajokull barely compares to major eruptions like Mount St. Helens in 1980, which released 1.5 million metric tons of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, or the catastrophe of Krakatoa in ...

The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa could be heard 2,000 miles away and blackened skies regionwide for months. At least 36,000 people were killed in the blast and subsequent tsunami. Aug 31, 2010 ...