What happens when a volcano explodes with the force of 200 megatons? The Krakatoa eruption of 1883 was so powerful that it wiped out entire communities, created massive tsunamis, and altered Earth’s ...

In 1883, the volcanic island of Krakatoa erupted, killing 36,000 people and unleashing a series of terrifying tsunamis. This docu-drama uses eye witness accounts to tell the true story of one of ...

Oscar-nominated special effects enhance this tale about the search for a treasure ship sunk off a volcanic island. Maximilian Schell, Diane Baker. Connerly: Brian Keith. Charley: Barbara Werle.

One volcanologist who has spent time studying the volcano said the devastation its eruption would cause would be "complete and incomprehensible." ...

Witness the awe-inspiring power of nature up close by visiting some of the world's most dangerous volcanoes on hikes. Krakatoa's violent 1883 eruption and Anak Krakatau's frequent activity make it ...

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