Publisher's Synopsis
This book is part of the "Great disasters" series, and provides an illustrated account of the story surrounding the island of Krakatoa, and the volcanic eruption of 1883.;The author looks at life on the island before the eruption in 1883 and traces the history of volcanic activity in the area. He describes the events of that year and how Krakatoa came to explode.;The eruption and its aftermath are recounted and its effects both then and now, in Indonesia and around the world are discussed. There is an account of the eruption as it may have been told by a young survivor, and the book concludes with a look at present day Krakatoa and what remains of the island.;The text is complemented by a section giving further information including a list of books to read, a glossary and an index.
