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The Infamous Krakatoa: A Volcano of Catastrophe and Life

The dual islands of Java and Sumatra lie in the path of one of nature's most formidable forces - Krakatoa, a notorious volcano that once brought about one of the most catastrophic eruptions in recorded history. Located within the weak crust of the Earth, Krakatoa erupts from a region plagued by tectonic activity, making Indonesia home to an astonishing 130 active volcanoes, more than any other country on the planet. This region is a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Australian tectonic plate is forced beneath the Sunda plate, sparking eruptions and reshaping the land.