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Krakatoa

Krakatoa sits between Java and Sumatra and is famous in geography and geology for its volcanic history.

TypeVolcano
CountryIndonesia
RegionSunda Strait
SettingVolcanic island group
Known forHistoric 1883 eruption
Coordinates6.1020° S, 105.4230° E

Where is Krakatoa?

Krakatoa is in Indonesia, in the Sunda Strait area. It is mapped at approximately 6.1020° S, 105.4230° E.

Key facts about Krakatoa

Krakatoa is a volcanic island group in Indonesia's Sunda Strait. The main stored reference metric is setting: Volcanic island group. It is also noted for historic 1883 eruption.

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