Anak Krakatoa facts for kids
The Anak Krakatoa (which means "Child of Krakatoa") is a small volcanic island. It's located in the Sunda Strait, a busy waterway. This strait is found between the large islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia.
Anak Krakatoa is like a new part of the famous Krakatoa volcano. Krakatoa had a massive eruption way back in 1883. After that huge event, new volcanic activity started deep under the ocean. This activity was along the same line where the old volcanoes used to be.
In early 1928, a brand new volcano began to grow from the seabed. It kept growing until its top finally appeared above the water. By 1930, it had become a small island. Since then, this volcano has been active on and off. It has continued to grow taller over the years. Today, it stands about 1,000 feet (300 metres) above the sea. Anak Krakatoa became well-known because it erupted in 2018. This eruption caused a tsunami that sadly killed many people. It also damaged many buildings and properties nearby.
Images for kids
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Eruptive activity, 2008
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Sentinel-2 satellite view of Anak Krakatoa on 3 May 2022 in natural color. Clockwise from upper left: Sertung Island; Anak Krakatoa, Panjang Island, and Rakata Island (lower right).
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In Spanish: Anak Krakatau para niños
