Krakatoa History, Dooms Day 1883 of Krakatau
On Sunday August 27th 1883 at 10.05 .The Sound of Krakatau
explosion in 1883. It’s heard in Srilangka, India, Karachi,
Australia ( Perth ), Madagascar Island, and reach 3000 miles a way
to the Indian Ocean Krakatau Tossed 18-20 cubic kilometer Material
of earth 30 Km high in to the atmosphere ,the heavy material Back to
the earth but the soft material and particles gas and ash rise up to
the atmosphere and covering the atmosphere caused radiation of the
sun back to the space. The Volcanic gas and ash was circling and
traveling around the globe 7 times for 4 days
- Caused Blood Red color , Orange and Fantastic colored sun set,
Blue Moon can be seen for 4 – 5 years (1883 – 1888).- Caused
Disturbances of radio communication all round the globe for 3 day.
The Giant Tsunami about 30 - 40 Meter High and the speed reach about
180 km/h. It was destroyer more than 270 villages around java and
Sumatra and more than 36.000 people die by tsunami and most the kids
was killed by the Volcanic Gas. On Sunday August 27th 1883 at 10.05
am the sky was changed suddenly dark and the lighting blasted,
rained by black sand, ash and dust. in the distance could be seen
the thousands of flame rock flied tossed to the atmosphere from
Krakatau , the local peoples said that was Dooms day “ KIAMAT” .the
big stone as big as car was land on carita beach, and many prisoners
was killed by blasted lighting at Tanjung Layar Light house (Ujung
kulon) and the light house was destroy as well. it was reported
later.
Forty years after the main explosion, in 1927, volcanic activity was
seen in the sea covering the old caldera, between the sites of the
two northern most former volcanoes of Krakatau, where the greatest
activity had occurred at the time of the cataclysm. A series of
eruptions 185 m below the surface of the sea resulted in the
emergence of tree new island, one after the other. They were all
soon destroyed by surf. A fourth emerged from the sea on August 12th
1930. It remained above water, and was aptly named Anak Krakatau
(Child of Krakatau).
It grew by the accumulation of ash, and suffered a devastating
eruption in 1952, and another very destructive one in 1972. It is
now 195 m high and 2 km in diameter, and is still active. The
northeast coast, north foreland and east foreland are now vegetated;
the succession of vegetation is still at an early stage, Casuarina
equisetifolia ((Cemara ) being the dominant tree.
Is Krakatau a composite volcano?
Yes, a stratovolcano, also called a composite volcano, is a tall,
conical volcano composed of many layers of hardened lava, tephra,
and volcanic ash.
Duration: 4 days / 3 Nights with Fast Boat
Type of accommodation : Tent / Beach Camp
Type of transportation: Speed Boat double engine.
Start / Finish: Jakarta airport/Hotel.
Grade of difficulty : Easy
Departure : Daily
Tour Code : KNLR-KTT-4D
Itinerary
Day 01:
Pick up at Jakarta airport (Jakarta hotel) and directly transfer to
Carita for 3 – 3,5 hours by private car(depending on the traffic
light). Stay Over night at Mutiara Hotel.
DAY 02:
After breakfast at 07.30am, we leave hotel and onboard a boat then
sail crossing Sunda strait. the journey will take us about 3 hours
by slow boat and 1 hour by fast boat. On the way, we could see
flying fish, group of small Tuna, Dolphin and other awesome view
(depending on the weather - we are not able predict the weather in
this century regarding to global warming). upon arrival, sailing
around active volcano (child of Krakatoa), here you can see kind of stem
larva. On shore, and climb up the first level of child of Krakatoa.
(Depending on the weather too - it could be windy and dusty).
Swimming and Snorkeling at three options: 1).big Krakatoa, 2). child
Krakatoa, 3).Panjang island near the ranger camp. (here is flexible
time, we can do all if the time is enough). before the sun is goes
down, we make camping at big Krakatoa. relax or you may walk
surrounding the area. at night bonfire and barbeque fish (don't
forget to bring your own wine/alcoholic beverage). free time and
enjoy your night at Krakatoa. (B, L, D)
DAY 03:
Krakatoa Tour and afternoon back to carita, check in at Mutiara
hotel. Free at your own leisure. (B, L). Note: Dinner is excluded at
hotel.
DAY 04:
After breakfast, free at your own leisure, until time we escort to
Jakarta. (please inform us your departure time). Driving to Jakarta
airport takes around 3,5 hours. (B) Tour End or extension with active volcano
Mount Semeru or
Mount Rinjani
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Fast Boat Classification:
Aluminum Boat + Fiber Glass
Length : 9 Meter.
Breadth : 3 Meter.
Main Engine : Yamaha 115 X 2 Unit ( 4 stroke ) Aluminum Boat
Main Engine : Yamaha 145 X 2 Unit ( 4 stroke ) Fiber Glass Boat
Speed : 25 - 30 Knot
Capacity for one day trip ( 8 pax )
Safety Equipment: Gps, Marin Radio, Vhf Radio, Compass, life jacket.
The trip schedule is very much dependent on weather conditions and
may make changes accordingly.
Please bring camera, shoes, sun block / lotion, swim suit.
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