KrakatauKrakatauIn the year 1883 the Krakatau volcano In the year 1883 the Krakatau volcano exploded causing huge tsunami’s and exploded causing huge tsunami’s and it’s force is remembered by everybody it’s force is remembered by everybody

involved to this day.involved to this day.

The divisionThe division

• In August 1883 pressure built up inside Krakatau volcano and caused it to erupt and the force divided the island into three smaller ones named Rakata, Sertung, and Panjang.

120 Ft. High Waves120 Ft. High Waves

The force from the

island collapsing and

the explosion were a

deadly combination

causing waves as high

as 120 Ft. that killed

around 37,000 people.

Tsunami’s PowerTsunami’s Power

• Another aspect of the Tsunami’s caused by this occurrence the distance that the waves traveled great distances. The waves were recorded b tide gauges as far away as Hawaii.

Pyroclastic DebrisPyroclastic Debris

• Although most of the deaths from this volcano’s eruption happened by drowning about 10% or 4,500 fatalities were caused by falling pyroclastic debris. Pyroclastic flows are very hot and can stay at this temperature while they flow through the ocean to other areas.

The pyroclastic debris’ aren’t only The pyroclastic debris’ aren’t only in the water but, also in the air. in the water but, also in the air.