Early warning signals heralded fatal collapse of Krakatau volcano

Early warning signals heralded fatal collapse of Krakatau volcanoBy Helmholtz Centre PotsdamOn 22 December 2018, a flank of the Anak Krakatau volcano plunged into the Sunda strait between the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java, triggering a tsunami that killed 430 people. An international research team led by Thomas Walter of the German Research Centre for Geosciences GFZ in Potsdam has now shown that the volcano produced clear warning signals...

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Understanding eruptive activity and related hazards at Krakatau volcano

Understanding eruptive activity and related hazards at Krakatau volcanoBGS Research — VolcanoesWhen asked what activity is commonly associated with a volcanic eruption, the common response might be lava flows, ash fall, pyroclastic density currents or even lahars, but island volcanoes are susceptible to a much more devastating hazard: tsunamis.Volcanic tsunamis typically occur when a portion of the volcano collapses or pyroclastic density currents...

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Krakatau Camp Tour

 Krakatau Camp Tour2 days boat, trek, hike, snorkel and camp around KrakatauTake a high-powered speedboat cruise the Sunda Strait hike Anak Krakatau and snorkel nearby Rakata Island.You will ride a high-powered speedboat to the newly formed island (Anak Krakatau). Camp on nearby the island, hike up to view molten of rock and island surroundi...

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Ujung Kulon Trekking and Canoeing Tour

Discover and explore the beauty of nature of Ujung Kulon National Park. By trekking and canoeing through the tropical forest searching for the wildlife of Ujung Kulon. It is an ideal destination for those love trekking and canoeing to see the beautyof nature and wildlife.ItineraryDay 1 : Jakarta - Taman Jaya ( Ujung Kulon )Our representive will pick you up in Jakarta. Transfer to Ujung Kulon. You will stop of on the way to Ujung Kulon to have a rest...

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Jakarta City and Krakatau Tour

OverviewEnjoy one of the busiest city in the world, plenty time is not needed for busy traveler. The most interesting places in the city are compacted in one tour package. The story of culture diversities, history of the nation, the daily life of local people will be the ornament of the tour. Taking a ton of pictures of the local people in the market, temple, church, mosque and harbour. The tour will start by taking a stroll back to the past in the...

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Baduy Krakatau Ujung Kulon Tour

Experience the highlights of Banten with our 3 days Combination tour package including accommodation. You’ll have the opportunity to discover Baduy Village, Krakatau and Ujung Kulon National Park. Where you will witness breathaking   culture community, powerful nature and the beauty of nature.ItineraryDay 1Meeting service in Jakarta. Drive all the way to get Baduy's village. Visiting and exploring some villages to see their activities....

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Ujung Kulon Trekking Tour

Discover and explore Ujung Kulon National Park. You will be have 3 days 2 nights Tour by trekking  into the jungle  of Ujung Kulon National Park. Camping,  exploring, trekking and wildlife searchingFrom USD 200 per personWhat is includedTransfer service Jakarta - Ujung Kulon (round trip) Entrance permitMeals and drinksTents eqRanger, Porter and guideExcludeAll insuranceExtra meals and beveragesPersonal expenseAll services which...

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Mount Semeru, East Java

 Lumajang, East Java07 June 2024Eruption at 1233 UTC (1933 local)Eruption recorded on seismogram with maximum amplitude 22 mm and maximum duration 126 second.Source: Magma Indone...

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Krakatau Tour, 18 March 2024

 Alexia and Ines visited Kraka...

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1883 eruption of Krakatoa

Title: De uitbarsting van de Krakatau Shelfmark: KITLV 5888 Subject (topical): Volcanic Eruptions Volcanoes Subject (geographic): Indonesia Krakatau Lampung Selatan Note: Foto van een foto. Language: No linguistic content Country: No place, unknown, or undetermined Published: 1883The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa (Indonesian: Letusan Krakatau 1883) in the Sunda Strait occurred from 20 May until 21 October 1883, peaking in the late morning hours of 27...

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Anak Krakatoa

Highest PointElevation : 157 (515 ft) (current), 338 m (1,109 ft) (before 2018)Listing: Special RibuCoordinate: 6°06′07″S 105°25′23″ELocation: Sunda Strait, Lampung IndonesiaAge of rock: Holocene – very recentMountain type: Somma-stratovolcanoAnak Krakatoa (Indonesian: Anak Krakatau)is a volcanic island in Indonesia. On 29 December 1927, Anak Krakatoa first emerged from the caldera formed in 1883 by the explosive volcanic eruption...

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