Who know where is krakatau? and how do I get there?

Question

Its an island and a newest one formed on planet earth

Answer 1

Krakatoa (Indonesian name: Krakatau, Portuguese name: Krakatao) is a volcanic island in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. The name is used for the island group, the main island (also called Rakata), and the volcano as a whole. It has erupted repeatedly, massively and with disastrous consequences throughout recorded history. The best known eruption culminated in a series of massive explosions on August 26-27, 1883.

The 1883 eruption ejected more than 25 cubic kilometres of rock, ash, and pumice [1], and generated the loudest sound historically reported — the cataclysmic explosion was distinctly heard as far away as Perth in Australia (approx. 1930 miles or 3100 km), and the island of Rodrigues near Mauritius (approx. 3000 miles or 4800 km). Atmospheric shock waves reverberated around the world seven times and were detectable for five days[2]. Near Krakatoa, according to official records, 165 villages and towns were destroyed and 132 seriously damaged, at least 36,417 (official toll) people died, and many thousands were injured by the eruption, mostly from the tsunamis which followed the explosion.

The eruption destroyed two-thirds of the island of Krakatoa. Eruptions at the volcano since 1927 have built a new island in the same location, called Anak Krakatau (child of Krakatoa).[1]

Answer 2

This is a tiny island and part of Indonesia. It has a huge volcano that erupted a long time ago... somewhere in 1883 and since has built up again. If you would like to see some pictures, I have sourced some for you to look at.

http://au.search.yahoo.com/search/images?ei=UTF-8&fr=slv1-msgr&p=krakatau

It is really beautiful and fascinating. I have no idea of how you would get there. You could speak to a travel agent to see what they suggest for you or see the Indonesian Embassy or contact them within your country for information regarding visits.

Hope this helps you.

Kind regards,

Lisa

Answer 3

krakatau island is located in between the sumatra and jawa ,both in indonesia

Answer 4

Indonesia..its a volcanic island.better to go in plane to Indonesia then u can go in boat from the coast

Answer 5

See here:

http://volcano.und.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/southeast_asia/indonesia/krakatau.html

I'd guess you'd have to charter a boat or something from the mainland.

Hope this helps!