Anak Krakatoa Case Study Flashcards
What two plates collide to make the plate boundary?
The Indo-Australian plate collides with the Eurasian Plate.
What two islands does Anak Krakatoa lie between?
It lies between Java and Sumatra in the Sunda Straight.
How often did Anak Krakatoa erupt?
In recent years it has been erupting very often intensifying in July 2018. Water heating in the volcano also caused steam plumes (a type of eruption)>
When was the date of the tsunami?
22nd of December 2018
How was the tsunami caused?
The tsunami was caused by an underwater landslide caused by part of the volcano collapsing when magma reacted with water.
What does Anak Krakatoa mean?
Child of Krakatoa
Where is Anak Krakatoa from?
Krakatoa blows itself up. In 1927 AK appears and grows at a average of 7 meters per year.
When does AK go into a new phase and when do scientists warn people to keep out of 3k?
1994 and 2008
Why did the tsunami early warning system not work?
The tsunami travelled at hundreds of kms per hour.
What time did the tsunami strike?
At just over 9:30pm
What was the death toll?
437
How many casualties were there?
14,000
How many people were made homeless?
40,000
What was a major event the tsunami hit?
A concert in a tourist resort in Java was hit where many band member were washed away.
What major place was made hard to get to due to a blocked road?
Pandeglang
