Question

What was different about the explosion of Krakatoa? Explain its significance​

Answer 1

Answer:

The eruption also contributed to global cooling. The volcanic dust and ash in the atmosphere worldwide acted like a solar shield, which as a result lowered global temperature by 1.2 degrees Celsius in the year after the eruption. It was only 5 years later in 1888 that global temperatures returned.

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Krakatoa is a small volcanic island in Indonesia, located about 100 miles west of Jakarta. In August 1883, the eruption of the main island of Krakatoa (or Krakatau) killed more than 36,000 people, making it one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in human history.