Mount Krakatau Tour And History of Krakatau
Documentary film that tells the most dangerous natural
disasters and killed many men was about the most powerful volcanic eruptions in
history to destroy more than 18 km and less than 48 hours and killed 36 500
people.
The explosion was so powerful at that time resulted in a
tsunami as high as 40 meters. Eruptions voice was heard to Alice Spring,
Australia and the island of Rodrigues near Africa. Even the dust is also flew
into the air to as high as 80 km above sea level and can be seen from the sky
Norway and New York up to outer space. As a result, some parts of the world was
pitch black. The Guinness Book of World Records recorded the great Krakatau
eruption ever recorded in modern human history.
Krakatau in the Sunda Strait waters included in the district
of South Lampung, Lampung Province. Dated February 26, 1990 this area was
designated as marine sanctuaries Krakatau Islands with an area of 13 735 ha.
With a sea and 2535 11200ha of land managed by the Cape Coral BKSDA II.
Krakatau has become an attractive tourist place to visit. What for? Not only
are offered for mountain tourism but also the stunning marine tourism tourists.
History of Krakatau (Child of Krakatau emergence)
Primeval Krakatoa is thought to have a height of 2000
meters. Fierce eruptions have occurred since prehistoric times in the year 416
as recorded in ancient Javanese book "Bibliography of King", and
leaves the island of Rakata 3, Sertung, and length. In subsequent developments
led to the tops of Rakata Danan and deeds.
Krakatoa explosion in 1883 destroyed three-quarters of his
body. Furthermore Krakatau calmed down since February 1884 until June 1927. As
at June 11, 1927 eruption that occurred berkomposisi alkaline magma appears in
the center of Krakatau complex, which is expressed as the birth of Mount Anak
Krakatau. As a result of Mount Anak Krakatau grow in size and height, forming a
cone which has now reached a height of 300 m from the sea. In addition to the
added height of the cone body, also expanded its land area.
Based on historical records of volcanic activity, Anak
Krakatau was born June 11, 1930 eruption has held more than a hundred times
better to be explosive or effusive. Of a number of the eruption, the eruption
generally move around the pineal body with rest periods of about 1-8 years and
usually occurs 3-4 years once the eruption of ash and lava leleran. Last
activity of Anak Krakatau, the ash and lava eruptions took place from 8
November 1992 to June 2000 and in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Beautiful Krakatau eruption
Been to the Krakatau is more easily achieved than Anyer and
Carita Beach. For permission to land and climb Anak Krakatau may also be
obtained in the permit or from Natural Resources Conservation Agency
(KPSDA) Lampung. It takes about 1 hour by using a speedboat, to achieve it. In
this tour nevertheless offered natural attractions such as camping, hiking,
fishing, and beautiful ocean scenery.
Anak Krakatau volcano vast 800 acres with about 2 km long
beach. Mountain altitude 350 meters and each year increased by about one meter.
Mount Anak Krakatau consisted of two hills. The second hill is the peak of the
crater is belching smoke. If the condition is stable mountain, parapendaki are
required to wear helmets and masks to anticipate at any time if the mountain
erupted.
The inhabitants of Anak Krakatau fauna including monitor
lizards, snakes, rats forest, butterfly, other danhewan. If the condition
tidakaktif, of course you really want to climb. With mountain climbing Anak
Krakatau, along the way will be found many large rocks derived from Anak
Krakatau volcano vomit. The stones were even able to break baang tree.
With such conditions, at certain moments Krakatu Son
mountain climbing is prohibited. From the year 2009-2011, Son mountain Krakatu
activity increased and continues to give off fumes, so visitors are not allowed
to rise to the top of Anak Krakatau. Snenantiasa crater spitting rocks, sand,
dust, and hot lava into the awaited moment by domestic and foreign tourists. At
dusk, the exotic region of Mount Anak Krakatau more beautiful. Travelers would
be amazed to watch the sunset.
Underwater beauty of Krakatau
Besides watching the Krakatau, tourists who want to enjoy
the beauty of others can be fished at the foot of Mount Krakatoa. Krakatoa was
a century of inactivity and occupied various types of fish. Sea water is still
clean and clear, strongly supports the activities of tourists to swim or
snorkel in the Mount Krakatau. When diving, a lot of charm and life under the
sea biota such as coral reefs enchant divers and other varieties of fish that
swim in groups. If lucky, divers can see a beautiful species of marine fauna
and funny with a blend of red and white lines the fish Nemo (Amphiprion
ocellaris). Yes, fish Nemo at Mount Krakatau. Nemo fish are usually among the
rocks hidupo toxic and do not run away when approached by divers.
Divers can also enjoy the beautiful sea view fracture marks
of squiggly (drop off). At a depth of 200 feet, sometimes divers can see the
natural phenomenon of a magic bubble of methane gas. Under the sea, found many
rare marine life that presents exciting challenges for divers.
With the potential of this nature, the charm and mystery of
Mount Krakatau is so then it makes sense that many scientists make the area of
Mount Krakatau as a natural laboratory for several disciplines such as
geology, volcanology, biology, and conservation. Some are even nominated as one
of Krakatoa 7 natural wonders of the world.
Krakatau is full of mystery, but exotic. Horrific yet
fascinating.
Access to Mount Krakatau
There are two ways you can use to get to the sights of Mount
Krakatau as follows:
- From Bandar Lampung, using the bus Kalianda majors, South Lampung. then continues to the Canti village. If from Bakauheni, there are bus Kalianda majors. From the village pier Canti, a fishing boat can be hired to visit Mount Krakatau and takes about 2.5 hours.
- Through the VIP Studio, Carita Beach, and Cape Coast Dimples. Third of the beach is an average taken over the 3 hour with speed boat.
Lodging around Mount Krakatau
For those who want menginapdi around Mount Krakatau, there
are accommodations and tourist facilities and the nearest island Kalianda
Sebesi, Selatan.Selain Lampung district on the south coast island of Sumatra,
there are also many hotels in the tourist area along the west coast of Banten
as Anyer Beach, Carita Beach, Dimples and Cape Coast. In these places there is
a home stay, camping ground, resort, guest house, villa, hotel den with various
types to suit your tastes and your pockets.
