At what distance were the sounds of the Krakatau volcano eruption heard on August 26-27, 1883? Detailed answer

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At what distance were the sounds of the Krakatoa volcano eruption heard on August 26-27, 1883?

On August 26-27, 1883, the small volcano Krakatau, located in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Sumatra and Java (Indonesia), began an eruption with such a roar, which was described as the loudest sound on Earth since time immemorial. This sound was heard by the human ear at a distance of almost 5 thousand kilometers, it could be recorded using instruments around the globe. The sound waves circled the planet several times.

About 20 cubic kilometers of volcanic ash and other eruption products were thrown into the air, which fell in adjacent areas over an area of over 800 thousand square kilometers. An increased concentration of ash in the air at a height of up to 80 kilometers, which caused intense dawns, was noted for several years.

The tsunami that arose during the volcanic eruption reached a height of 30 meters and claimed the lives of 36 thousand people. Its waves could be easily detected in all parts of the world.

Author: Kondrashov A.P.

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