Krakatoa detail
CountryIndonesia
TypeCaldera
Elevation813 m
Last Eruption2023
About Krakatoa detail
Anak Krakatoa (Child of Krakatoa) emerged in 1927 and has been growing. The 2018 eruption caused a flank collapse and tsunami killing 437 people. It grows approximately 5 meters per year. Scientists monitor it closely for potential future collapses.
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