RANGERS legend Willie Henderson has conquered
Krakatoa - the most famous volcano in the world - to fulfil a promise to his dying daughter.
Ocean cooling caused by the volcanic eruption of
Krakatoa in 1883 kept sea level worldwide in check well into the 20th century, a new analysis suggests.
Krakatoa, designed by New Zealander Greg Young and built in Melbourne by Mal Hart, is the result --a real Sydney to Hobart ocean racer with great potential to win the 57th bluewater classic.
Jakarta [Indonesia], Dec 26 ( ANI ): Indonesia has sounded an extreme weather warning till December 27 and has asked people to beware of lightning, landslides and floods due to heavy rains and the continued eruption of the volcanic Mount Anak
Krakatoa.
More than 40,000 people perished as a result of the eruption of the
Krakatoa volcano in Java nearly 125 years ago.
1883: The island volcano of
Krakatoa began erupting killing over 36,000 people: The
Krakatoa eruption was one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in recorded history.
It is speculated that the tsunami was caused by an activity around a volcanic island in the strait,
Krakatoa, which is 156km west of the Indonesian capital of Jakarta.
THE 'VOLCANO' hasn't erupted too often this season but Warrington Wolves could find they're faced by
Krakatoa and Etna at Odsal tonight.
WATCHING
Krakatoa: The Last Days on BBC1 on Sunday night about the South Seas eruption was fascinating.
AT THE PICTURES: 'The Guns of the Magnificent Seven', the erroneously title '
Krakatoa East of Java' (Java is West of
Krakatoa!) and 'Oliver!" ENTERTAINMENT: The Black and White Minstrel Show at the Empire.