Anak Krakatoa, Indonesia

Cards (8)

  • occurred off the Indonesian coast in 2018
  • Moderate eruption but led to the collapse of the volcano
  • Eruption caused a deadly tsunami with waves as high as 5 meters.
  • 437 deaths and over 14,000 injured.
  • The cone along with southern section of volcano had collapsed leading to the displacement of water and subsequent tsunami. (landslide)
  • occurred due to a landslide
  • Death toll was exacerbated due to timing: night time and in tourist season.
  • Name of the Indonesian volcano that led to tsunami in 2018
    Anak Krakatoa