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Krakatoa erupts

Aug 27, 1883

One of history's loudest explosions

Confirmed Volcanoes and quakes · Verified 2026-10-31 · WWV-HS-DS-001

Krakatoa in Indonesia exploded in an eruption that produced deadly tsunamis. The sound was heard thousands of kilometers away, and ash affected sunsets worldwide.

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