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KrakatoaVolcanic island in Sunda Strait, Indonesia, that erupted in 1883, causing 36,000 deaths on Java and Sumatra from the tidal waves that followed. The island is now uninhabited. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Iceland, Tambora, Indonesia in 1815, Krakatau in 1883, Mt. Scientists believe the dust released by Krakatau might have been the cause for a worldwide drop in temperature that lasted for years. When the Indonesian volcano Krakatau exploded in 1883, it blew so much dust and gas into the atmosphere that it turned sunsets red around the globe for months. |
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