Krakatoa: Devastating Explosion | How the Earth Was Made (S1, E3) | Full Episode | History
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Published 2021-01-16
On August 27th, 1883 a series of blasts on the island of Krakatoa culminated in a colossal explosion that blew the island apart in one of the largest eruptions in recorded history. Find out more in Season 1, Episode 3, "Krakatoa." #HowtheEarthWasMade
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All Comments (21)
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So it erupted so hard it erased itself? Imagine sneezing so hard you cease to exist.
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How I long for the day when the History Channel has real history like this program.
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This is one natural disaster documentary I never tire of watching
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That name Krakatoa sounds so prehistoric like it was formed 50 million years ago...Ever since I was a kid I was amazed by the events of Krakatoa .
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I’m so glad I’m not the only person who thought of Squidward saying “Krakatoa” when I read the thumbnail, now I know that Krakatoa is a real volcano 🌋 and not made up for comedic purposes
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There is NO sound that is louder than 194db. "Once you get to a certain level (194 decibels, to be precise), there comes a point where the low-pressure regions are completely empty – there are no molecules in there at all. The sound can't get 'louder' than that, technically." It is now just a shock or pressure wave.
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What’s crazy to me is that this eruption turned the sky red and caused a volcanic winter for an entire region of earth. Not just the island, but the entire region of South Asia had red skies for a prolonged period of time.
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I cant believe there was old film of that in 19th century. So wild!
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I’ve always been fascinated with volcanoes. This one has been a “favorite” of mine since I was a teenager (I am way, way past that age now).
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Every time they say magma, I hear Dr. Evil lol
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The very first time I ever heard of Krakatoa was a movie made with Maximilian Schell: Krakatoa East of Java 1968; I was so impressed. Listening to this videos I have widen my knowledge and respect the volcanoes even more. I am so afraid for the people living near Volcanoes "any day now". Your video was wonderful and excellent narration. No matter how old we are; keep on learning.
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To me, the most mind blowing thing of all about the colossal process of plate tectonics, where whole mountain chains are raised and vast ocean basins are opened and then closed, is that it is all ultimately driven by subatomic processes!, namely the radioactive decay of uranium, thorium, and potassium atoms in Earth’s crust and mantle. That is, the heat within the Earth which drives plate tectonics is nearly entirely due to nuclear processes!
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That 1927 footage was very clear and in focus
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535 A.D. eruption of Krakatoa heralded the start of the "Dark Ages" and then the 1883 A.D. eruption heralded the start of the "Modern Age, (the age of great science and learning)." Kind of funny that.
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When it exploded back in 540+ it caused the temperatures to drop big time in Europe and for several years they had np summer. Many people died there because of Krakatoa eruption back then.
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Mother nature is AMAZING isn't she? I can't imagine seeing that in person.
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You share the best information on volcanoes. I have learned so much of you. I appreciate your hard work. ❤
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The way the gas/smoke/cloud can float over that water and at such speed is amazing.
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With Krakatoa, it's a matter of when. There's no if. Indonesia is home to some of the most violent volcanoes.
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Dr. Mandeville's monotone yet subtle dramatic delivery of information is awesome.
