Owlscrying Posted July 29, 2009 #1 Share Posted July 29, 2009 In a breathtaking series Marco Fulle, who specialises in shots of comets, has photographed the Anak Krakatoa against a backdrop of constellations such as the Big Dipper. These stunning pictures show the latest activity during the rebirth of the infamous volcano which holds a long-standing record for causing the highest number of human deaths ever - a staggering 36,000 in 1883. The ticking time-bomb can be seen spewing ash into the Indonesian sky between Java and Sumatra where it lies on the Sunda Strait. Lava can also be seen trickling down the side of the new slopes that have quickly grown to a towering 360 metres. It now measures half of the size of the original mound that ended so many lives. Simmering Anak Krakatoa - translated as 'Child of Krakatoa' - is the offspring of the original giant cone which snuffed out over 36,000 lives in a single super-eruption over 100 years ago. In an ongoing saga Anak Krakatoa is a new volcano that is emerging from the remains of the former giant beast which blew itself apart. The reborn volcano, Anak, has been steadily growing out of its predecessor's remains since 1927. Source / Pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigmatic Ghost Posted July 29, 2009 #2 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Yes the Magma has been rising and lava rebuilding the Massive Volcano, and more so it is predicted that it has the poetical to Erupt with as much violence as in 1883, that was once huge Explosive Eruption in 1883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_dreamer Posted July 29, 2009 #3 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I don't think it's currently the most famous right now. Probably Mauna Loa, Vesuvius, Mt. St. Helens are more well known now. But the original Krakatoa eruption was world famous at the time. Tidal waves and the whole works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Serenity Posted July 30, 2009 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Cool pictures!!! I love the far away shots the most. <3 I've never heard of this volcano before. I thought the one valcano in Asia was the "world's most famous valcano." Guess I was wrong. ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeteoricErod Posted July 30, 2009 #5 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Wow!! Those are magnificent pictures!!! Makes me feel grateful to be apart of this wonderful and beautiful planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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