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JACARTA – The volcano responsible for the tsunami in Indonesia Saturday night 22, emerged from the waters 90 years ago, formed by the legendary Krakatoa . , and for 10 years is under close supervision.
Anak Krakatoa which means "Son of Krakatoa" in Indonesian, has been particularly active since June and frequently throws ashes. In October, a tourist boat was almost hit by lava.
According to the experts, Anak Krakatoa was formed around 1928 in the caldera of Krakatoa, which caused in 1883 a catastrophic episode with more than 36 000 deaths.
Anak Krakatoa began life under water until his crater appeared in 1928. It became a small volcanic island whose crater now reaches 300 meters of altitude. .
Since his birth, Anak Krakatoa is in a "state of eruptive activity almost always" and is developing with eruptions that occur every two or three years, explained the Ray Cas volcanologist of the year. Monash University in Australia.
Although no one lives on this island, the volcano is a popular tourist destination and an important object of study for volcanologists. It is part of the Ujung Kulo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for "its natural beauty and its very diverse flora and fauna, reflecting a permanent evolution of geological processes".
Tragedy
When the Krakatoa erupted on August 27, 1883, he threw ashes over 20 km of altitude in a series of explosions that were heard in Australia and even in Mauritius . The region was dark for two days.
The tsunami caused by this eruption killed more than 36,000 people and is considered one of the worst natural disasters in the world. The following year, because of the dust, the sunrises and sunsets of the area were spectacular and the climate changed for years. / AFP
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