Elevation	264 m (866 ft); Prominence: 264 m
Province	Lampung
Ribu Category	Spesial
Also known as…	Anak Krakatoa
Links	Wikipedia English ; Wikipedia Indonesia ; Peak Bagger ; Summit Post

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Known incorrectly as ‘Krakatoa’ to most of the Western world, this cluster of small islands is the site of one of the most well-known volcanic eruptions in history. Krakatau exploded in August 1883, creating serious devastation and loss of life across the region and having an impact on the global climate. The eruption was so huge that the island of Krakatau was almost completely destroyed – what we now see in its place are a few fragments of the original island and a new, growing volcano Anak Krakatau (child of Krakatau) which emerged in 1927.

The new volcano is very much active, so take great when visiting the island and heed warnings to stay away. There are several organizations offering daytrip tours from the seaside resort of Carita (on Java island). It takes about 2 hours by speedboat to reach the group of islands. If you’re lucky, you’ll encounter monitor lizards and flying fish. You can also camp overnight on the island of Rakata – a great place to watch from when the Anak itself is erupting and therefore too dangerous to visit.

For a fantastic account of the 1883 eruption, and more information on the Krakatau islands, read Krakatoa: The Day The World Exploded by Simon Winchester.