When the East Indies volcano-island of Krakatoa exploded, indeed essentially disintegrated, in 1883, the shock waves from the explosion travelled how many times around the world?
Answer: Seven Times
Source: Krakatoa by Simon Winchester
When the East Indies volcano-island of Krakatoa exploded, indeed essentially disintegrated, in 1883, the shock waves from the explosion travelled how many times around the world?
Answer: Seven Times
Source: Krakatoa by Simon Winchester
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