1883 eruption of Krakatoa

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/1883-eruption-of-krakatoa

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What happened at Krakatoa in 1883?In 1883, Krakatoa erupted with a huge explosion that made the loudest sound ever heard and created giant waves that swept across the world.
2. Why was the sound from Krakatoa so loud?The explosion on August 27th was so powerful that its sound traveled more than 3,000 miles and even circled the Earth three times.

Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI): A logarithmic scale measuring the magnitude of volcanic eruptions based on ejected material volume and plume height.
Caldera: A large volcanic crater, typically formed by the collapse of a volcano's summit following a major eruption.
Stratosphere: The layer of Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, where volcanic aerosols can persist for extended periods, affecting climate.
Acoustic Pressure Wave: A disturbance in atmospheric pressure caused by a sound source, capable of traveling long distances and causing physical effects.