Krakatoa

Krakatoa is a name known to most for the devestating explosion which killed 1000's of people and destroyed great swathes of the island of Java and the existing islands of Krakatoa surrounds. The explosion itself was considered the loudest sound ever heard in modern history. From the remains of Krakatoa has grown 'Anak Krakatoa' or 'Child of Krakatoa' which lies in the ocean in a bay formed after the explosion of Krakatoa mountain which is thought to be growing by over 5 metres every year. Day or overnight trips from Jakarta to the volcano can be arranged.

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