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West Java
Krakatoa Volcano
Krakatoa erupted in 1883, one of the most catastrophic natural events in recorded history. The volcano literally blew itself apart, sending a column of ash and stone 80 km. into the air. Ash fell on Singapore, and the entire region was covered in darkness for two days. Giagantic tidal waves over 40 meters high killed almost 40,000 people along the coasts of Java and Sumatra. The volcanic dust in the atmosphere circled the earth for three years, creating sensational sunsets.
The area is still a hotbed of volcanic activity, and the Anak Krakatoa, (Child of Krakatoa), has been growing and erupting since 1928. It is possible for boats to land on the eastern shore of this young volcano, and depending on recent activity, you can climb to the rim of the caldera.
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