The 1883 eruption destroyed two-thirds of the island and triggered massive tsunamis that killed over 36,000 people. The explosion was so loud it remains the loudest sound ever recorded in modern history. Today, a new volcanic island called Anak Krakatau (“Child of Krakatoa”) has emerged from the caldera left by the 1883 event. Indonesia’s position on the Ring of Fire makes this region highly active. Anak Krakatau continues to grow and erupt frequently, serving as a constant reminder of the geological forces at work in the Indonesian archipelago.