Krakatoa (disambiguation) — Krakatoa (also spelt Krakatau or Krakatao) may refer to: *Krakatoa, a volcano in Indonesia ** Krakatoa, East of Java , a 1969 film about the Krakatoa eruption *Krakatoa (explosive), an explosive device *Krakatau (band) … Wikipedia
Krakatoa in media and popular culture — Krakatoa volcano has inspired several books and films usually in popular culture of the United States of AmericaAbout the volcanoBooks* Tom Simkin and Richard Fiskes book about Krakatoa was written close to the centenary of the event and provides … Wikipedia
KRAKATOA (volcan) — KRAKATOA ou KRAKATAU, volcan Volcan d’Indonésie situé dans le détroit de la Sonde, entre Java et Sumatra. Bien que son nom signifie «Mont silencieux», le Krakatoa est l’un des plus violents volcans actuels, surtout connu pour son activité… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Krakatoa — This article is about the volcano. For other uses, see Krakatoa (disambiguation). Krakatoa An early 19th century illustration of Krakatoa Elevati … Wikipedia
Krakatoa — or Krakatau Island volcano in the centre of the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra, Indonesia. Its eruption in 1883 was one of the most catastrophic in history. Its explosions were heard in Australia, Japan, and the Philippines, and large… … Universalium
Historic tsunamis — Location= Tsunamis occur most frequently in the Pacific Ocean, but are a global phenomenon; they are possible wherever large bodies of water are found, including inland lakes, where they can be caused by landslides. Very small tsunamis, non… … Wikipedia
volcano — /vol kay noh/, n., pl. volcanoes, volcanos. 1. a vent in the earth s crust through which lava, steam, ashes, etc., are expelled, either continuously or at irregular intervals. 2. a mountain or hill, usually having a cuplike crater at the summit,… … Universalium
Hiver volcanique — Un hiver volcanique est une baisse de la température provoquée par des cendres volcaniques et des gouttelettes d acide sulfurique, dues à une forte éruption volcanique, présentes dans l atmosphère et réfléchissant les rayons du soleil. On parle… … Wikipédia en Français
Shaped charge — Sectioned high explosive anti tank round with the inner shaped charge visible … Wikipedia
Champ volcanique — Volcan Le cratère fumant du Bromo (se … Wikipédia en Français
