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 ...

When Krakatoa erupted in 1883, it didn’t just level islands - it disrupted global climate, created tsunamis, and triggered a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Geophysics professor Jeffrey Johnson and geoscience postdoctoral research fellow Janine Andrys tackle three questions asked by kids, all about volcanoes ...

Print. Twilight and afterglow effects at Chelsea, London. Nov 26th. 1883. / W. Ascroft del. ; Lith & Imp. Camb. Sci. Inst. Co. - [Final state]. - [Cambridge, 1888]. - Chromolithograph; 31x24cm. - ...

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 ...