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Krakatau,



           Lampung
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The volcanic island of Krakatau is a 1.5 hours speedboat ride from Tanjung
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Lesung.  The  volcano  erupted  in  1883,  making  it  the  loudest  recorded
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       eruption in history.  Later in 1927 a new island, Anak Krakatau (Child of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Krakatau) emerged.  Anak Krakatau is still undeniably one of the most
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       active volcanoes in the world.  Today, the island attracts many tourists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       and adventurers to explore the historical significance of the place.
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