Krakatau,+Indonesia+Whitney

Krakatoa, Whitney Type of Volcano: Geographic Location: Java and Sumatra in Indonesia Type of plate boundary: India-Australian plate under the Erasion plate What type of boundary? Pictures?? More information required Name, distance, and population of nearest major city (cities): Indonesia, 40 km off the west coast of Java on the island of Rakata in Indonesia Date of most recent eruption: October. 25, 2010 Date of most DESTRUCTIVE eruption: August. 26, 1883 Predict when next eruption may occur: Other event associated with the last eruption (earthquakes, floods,lahars etc): Major hazards to humans in the vicinity of this volcano: There were no survivors from 3,000 people located at the island of Sebesi, about 13 km from Krakatoa. Pyroclastic flows killed about 1,000 people at Ketimbang on the coast of Sumatra some 40 km north from Krakatoa. The official death toll was 36,417 although some sources think 120,000 or more. (One paragraph minimum) Read the other wikipages. Select three volcanoes and tell me __why__ you chose them. What are the similarities (3) and difference(s) (at least 1) between your volcano and the three you chose?
 * Summary**: You are the head of the USGS. What recommendations would you make to minimize the risk to the population?
 * Due Date for your wiki: April 26**
 * Reflection:**
 * Due date for reflection: May 1**

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