Movie Description

Krakatoa

(2005)

Overview

On the morning of August 27, 1883, the rumbling volcano of Krakatoa stood more than 6,000 feet high, with a diameter of approximately 10 miles. Later that day, this giant cone exploded so violently it was literally blown away. The effects of the volcanic explosion caused a tidal wave more than 140 feet high; one ship was carried more than two miles inland. Hail-sized stones fell as far as 100 miles away, and the city of Jakarta fell into total darkness. For many of the area's inhabitants, Armageddon had arrived. Over 36,000 people were killed immediately, and countries all over the globe were affected by the volcano's devastating after-effects.

Posters

Facts

Original TitleKrakatoa

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2005-04-26

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 30m

Homepagehttp://www.pioneertv.com/programmes/krakatoa/

Production CompaniesPBS,WTTW/Chicago,Pioneer Productions

Genres

  • Documentary