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near two large islands.

a large area near Java and Sumatra

the most famous volcano in the world

In May, a volcano 160 kilometres from Krakatoa erupted

There was ash six metres below the volcano

The eruption on 20 May was very loud

at the end of May

the following month

a week later

In June the eruption shot rocks into the Indian Ocean

In June a dark cloud covered the area for a week

In June there were earthquakes in the area

said there were dead people in the area

thought it was a good idea for people to visit the area

saw thick ash in the area

the volcano was exploding frequently

there were ten explosions

ash killed thousands of people

the eruption caused a tsunami

people on ships 20 kilometres away saw the eruption

the eruption was so violent that it destroyed all the ships in the area

there were more than 3,000 eruptions

the eruption sent ash 80 kilometres into the atmosphere

there were 30 tsunamis

by lava and ash

by tsunamis

by poisonous gases

The island of Krakatoa disappeared completely

It is not certain how many people died as a result of the eruption

Today there are many new volcanic islands in the area

On 20 May 1883 people saw steam coming from the volcano.

On 20 May there was ash 60 metres above the volcano

In May, Krakatoa and another volcano 160 kilometres away erupted

There were earthquakes in the area in June

A dark cloud covered the area for a week in June

An eruption shot rocks into the Indian Ocean in June