National Parks: Krakatoa - the Day the World Exploded

Talk Series

Many have heard of Krakatoa but may not know that during the 1800s eruption, approximately two-thirds of the volcano located above water disappeared almost instantly. What about the earthquakes leading up to and during the eruption, the tsunamis generated as a result of the eruption, its impact on the spice industry, or even how this volcano formed? Tammie Gerke Ph.D. in Geology, will provide a presentation on the volcano and its formation, which will be followed by a discussion of the book “Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded” by Simon Winchester. This book is based on personal diary entries of people living in the region leading up to, during, and after the eruption. Learn what it must be like to be impacted by such an eruption from people who lived through it. Please note that you do not need to read the book to attend. If you want to borrow a copy to read, please contact the Gardner Harvey Library staff, and they can assist you with this.

Zoom event. 

No RSVP is required.

Questions? Email John Burke at BurkeJJ@MiamiOH.edu.

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