1883 eruption of Krakatoa

Between 19 May and 21 October 1883, the volcanic island of Krakatoa began erupting, lasting more than five months. On 27 August, the island had its most significant eruption, which destroyed over 70% of the island and its surrounding archipelago, the island collapsing into a caldera.

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Which happened first?

• 1883 eruption of Krakatoa happened 12 years before 1895 Ljubljana earthquake
• 1883 eruption of Krakatoa happened 23 years before 1906 San Francisco earthquake
• 1883 eruption of Krakatoa happened 25 years before 1908 Messina earthquake
• 1883 eruption of Krakatoa happened 37 years before 1920 Haiyuan earthquake
• 1883 eruption of Krakatoa happened 51 years before 1934 Bihar earthquake

Timeline

1. 1883 eruption of Krakatoa (this page)1883
2. 1895 Ljubljana earthquakeApril 14, 1895
3. 1906 San Francisco earthquakeApril 18, 1906
4. 1908 Messina earthquakeDecember 28, 1908
5. 1920 Haiyuan earthquakeDecember 16, 1920
6. 1934 Bihar earthquakeJanuary 15, 1934

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