Krakatoa

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Name — A volcanic island in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, Indonesia, famous for its catastrophic 1883 eruption.

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What does “Krakatoa” mean?

The word “Krakatoa” means a volcanic island in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, Indonesia, famous for its catastrophic 1883 eruption.

How do you pronounce “Krakatoa”?

“Krakatoa” is pronounced krah-kuh-TOH-uh (/ˌkɹɑ.kəˈtoʊ.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Krakatoa” in a sentence?

Here is “Krakatoa” used in a sentence: “The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa was heard thousands of miles away.”

What part of speech is “Krakatoa”?

“Krakatoa” is a name.

Krakatau