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Krakatoa volanic eruption, 1883
Cover of The Illustrated London News, 8th September 1883 with three pictures about the volcanic eruption of the island of Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait which began on the afternoon of Sunday, 26 August 1883 and peaked on the late morning of Monday, 27 August 1883, when over 70% of the island of Krakatoa and its surrounding archipelago were destroyed
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Cover of The Illustrated London News, 8th September 1883: Witnessing the Fury of Krakatoa's Volcanic Eruption The cover of The Illustrated London News, published on 8th September 1883, bears powerful testimony to one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in recorded history: the destruction of Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait, Indonesia. The eruption began on the afternoon of Sunday, 26th August 1883, and peaked on the late morning of Monday, 27th August, leaving over 70% of the island of Krakatoa and its surrounding archipelago annihilated. The captivating image on the cover depicts the explosive force of nature as it unfolded. The central panel illustrates the monstrous wave, known as a tsunami, that was generated by the volcanic explosion. This destructive wave, reaching heights of up to 40 meters (131 feet), struck the coastlines of Java and Sumatra, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. The left panel of the cover shows the initial eruption, with a towering plume of ash and smoke billowing into the sky. The right panel illustrates the aftermath, displaying the devastated landscape, with the remnants of the once-idyllic island now reduced to rubble. The eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was felt as far away as Perth, Australia, and its impact was felt globally, with reports of the event reaching as far as Europe and North America. The destruction caused by this natural disaster was a stark reminder of the immense power of nature and the vulnerability of human settlements in the face of such forces. This cover of The Illustrated London News serves as a poignant and visually striking representation of the devastating impact of the Krakatoa volcanic eruption, a significant event in the annals of volcanic history.
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