Natural Disasters
Krakatoa
Krakatoa is a volcanic island located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, renowned for its catastrophic eruption in 1883, one of the most powerful in recorded history. The eruption led to significant loss of life, widespread environmental effects, and had a profound impact on global climate patterns.
Tornado
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud and capable of producing winds exceeding 300 miles per hour. These atmospheric phenomena are among the most destructive weather events on Earth, with the majority occurring in the central United States within an area known as Tornado Alley.
Volcano
A volcano is a vent and associated landform where molten rock, ash, and gases from Earth’s interior reach the surface. Most volcanoes are concentrated at tectonic plate boundaries, though some occur above mantle hotspots, and eruptions range from effusive lava outpourings to highly explosive events with significant hazards to people, infrastructure, and climate.