Artwork depicting the explosion of Krakatau (or Krakatoa) in August 1883. Krakatau was an uninhabited island in the Sunda Straits between Java and Sumatra. Volcanic activity began on 20 May 1883,and continued until late August. At 10am local time on 27 August 1883,the island exploded. This was probably the loudest sound in recorded history,being heard over 4000 km away and the shock wave in the air being detected all over the globe. The ensuing tsunami waves up to 40 metres high killed 36,380 people and destroyed 163 villages. Rocks were thrown 55 km into the air,and some ash fell on ships 6000 km away. About 24 square kilometres of the island had disappeared | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Hardy, David |
Taille de l’image : | 2795 px × 3685 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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