Krakatoa's Cataclysmic Eruption
On August 27, 1883, Krakatoa unleashed one of the most powerful explosions in recorded history, with shockwaves felt thousands of miles away. The eruption generated ash plumes soaring to 27 km and caused significant destruction, leaving the island devoid of vegetation. The sound of the blast reached an astonishing 180 decibels, causing physical harm to those nearby and creating pressure waves that circled the globe multiple times.In this clip
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