Today, the capital of Indonesia is called Jakarta. But, what was the name of Jakarta when Krakatoa rupted?
In 1883, the Krakatoa volcano on the island of Sumatra erupted, resulting in one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in history. The explosion was so loud that it could be heard up to 3,000 miles away. The eruption also created a tsunami that killed over 36,000 people.
The capital of Indonesia at the time was called Batavia. The name was later changed …