The Krakatoa is an island and active volcano in Indonesia, located in the street of Sunda between Java and Sumatra. The volcano is best known for the unprecedentedly heavy eruption in 1883.
Understand
On Monday morning, August 27, 1883, Krakatoa erupted. The mountain rose, split open and plunged into the sea. It is the largest volcanic eruption to date that modern humans have witnessed.
A tidal wave of about 30 meters high that ravaged the coasts of Java and Sumatra and washed away entire towns and villages. Due to the high waves, ships, such as the Dutch naval steamship Berouw, were thrown many kilometers inland. A 50-kilometer-high cloud of ash rose from the volcano and plunged the area into deep darkness. The eruption was so violent that the eardrums of nearby sailors burst. The roar and pop could be heard as far as Australia.
The volcano largely disappeared below the surface of the water, but in 1932 a new volcanic island arose on the same spot, which was given the name Anak Krakatau ("child of Krakatau"). In November 2007, the volcano became active again. The new island can be visited by tourists under supervision. On October 30, 2010, Anak Krakatau erupted.
Arrive
The easiest and fastest way to reach Krakatoa is via Anyer or Carita, in western Java.
Another way is via Lampung, the journey takes a little longer but is also cheaper. The Krakatau Nirvana Resort offers organized boat trips with a guide (Tel.: (62) 727 322 888). Highly recommended for the more adventurous traveler.
Travel around
To look at
Most of the tour operators in Labuan and Anyer provide overnight tent camp on Rakata Island. There you can enjoy the view of a nighttime eruption of Krakatoa.
To do
To sleep
On the Sabesi Island you can stay in a simple hotel. The contact person is Pak Hayun, (Tel.: ( 62) 8187013757). The price is reasonable: between 200,000 and 300,000 Rp. per room for 10 people. The separate rooms for 4 people are slightly more expensive.
Going out
Safety
The Anak Krakatau is an active volcano with all the associated safety risks. Follow the guidelines of the accompanying guides carefully.
The sea around the island is subject to strong currents, and high waves can also arise during the months of August, September, October and November.
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