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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