The earthquakes, weather events, and tsunamis caused by the Krakatoa eruption of 1883 were felt even thousands of miles away.

The eruption of Krakatoa, or Krakatau, in August 1883 was one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions of modern history. It is estimated that more than 36,000 people died. Many died as a result of ...

This week in 1883, Krakatoa, a volcano on an uninhabited island between Sumatra and Java, violently erupted. Volcanic dust spewed into the atmosphere. Huge tsunami waves swept across the region. An… ...

Exploring The Shockwave That Circled The Earth Four Times Before August 27, Krakatoa was a scenic volcanic island—a verdant oasis greeting weary sailors after weeks at sea.

Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island in Indonesia, experienced a cataclysmic eruption in 1883 that destroyed the island of Krakatoa and created the caldera—a large depression formed when a volcano ...

From Krakatoa to the Tonga blast, here are some of the biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.

The Earth roared Halfway across the world in Indonesia on the same date, the Krakatoa volcano erupted with such immense force, it shattered the island and sent shockwaves racing around the globe.

Mount Ruang volcano was pictured during the eruption from Tagulandang island, Indonesia, on Thursday. Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes nearby due to the dangers of ...

1883: Krakatoa, Indonesia In May 1883, after years of intense seismic activity in the Sunda Strait, the massive volcano on the uninhabited island of Krakatoa exploded in a furious eruption. It ...