Krakatoa was an active volcano located in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. The volcano erupted on August 26, 1883, causing a series of devastating tsunamis that killed more than 36,000 people.
The eruption of Krakatoa was one of the most violent in recorded history. The initial explosion was heard up to 3,000 miles away and the ash cloud could be seen from space. The eruption created a tsunami that was over 100 feet …