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Map of the Indian Ocean showing the supertidal waves caused by the eruption of Krakatoa
1888
The Royal Society
London, United Kingdom
Draft map of the Indian Ocean showing the supertidal waves caused by the 1883 eruption of Krakatau (Krakatoa), intended for the Royal Society Report: The Eruption of Krakatoa and Subsequent Phenomena. Red lines show the position of the tidal waves on 27th August with the roman numeral indicating the hour they were there.
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- Title: Map of the Indian Ocean showing the supertidal waves caused by the eruption of Krakatoa
- Date Created: 1888
- Rights: Copyright The Royal Society, 2018
- External Link: To license this image please visit the Royal Society Picture Library
- Medium: Ink, Paper
- Field: Volcanology
- Catalogue Reference: MS_517_9 full chart
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