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Travel Photo of the Day 7/20/2009 Krakatoa Volcano Indonesia

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/20/2009 is of Krakatoa Volcano Indonesia and was taken by flydime

Krakatoa (Krakatau, Krakatao) / Indonesia, Sunda Straits-flydime886

Creative Commons License Photo credit: flydime

Located in the Sunda Straight between the islands of Sumatra and Java, Krakatoa is a volcanic island. It last erupted in 1883. The eruption was one of the most violent and dramatic in recent history, causing the deaths of more than 35,000 people and the destruction of more than 160 towns. Tourists come to Krakatoa to experience the wonder and history of the volcano and the island.

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