That volcano caused a tsunami in Indonesia

The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. As of Monday evening, 262 deaths had been confirmed.

Jacques Phoenix, a volcanologist in the United States, says the Krakatoa volcano has now entered a new and destructive era. Through the pictures below, he gives a history of the evolution of this volcano.

The sketch of the Krakatoa volcano shown above was drawn before a devastating eruption in 163.

Its name is Anak Krakatoa which means 'Children of Krakatoa.' By researching it, scientists can learn a lot about this volcano.

Krakatoa is an angular volcano. This is called stratovolcano.