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What is the history of Krakatoa?
Krakatoa is a small volcanic island in Indonesia, located about 100 miles west of Jakarta. In August 1883, the eruption of the main island of Krakatoa (or Krakatau) killed more than 36,000 people, making it one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in human history.
What survived Krakatoa?
Gouverneur Generaal Loudon
Gouverneur Generaal Loudon was a mail steamer and excursion vessel which survived the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.
When was Krakatoa’s last eruption?
2020Krakatoa / Last eruption
How big is Krakatoa today?
In early 1928 a rising cone reached sea level, and by 1930 it had become a small island called Anak Krakatau (“Child of Krakatoa”). The volcano has been active sporadically since that time, and the cone has continued to grow to an elevation of about 1,000 feet (300 metres) above the sea.
What does Beroun mean?
Beroun ( Czech pronunciation: [ˈbɛroun]; German: Beraun) is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It is the administrative centre of Beroun District .
What are the Beroun walls?
The Beroun walls are an exceptional monument of a medieval fortification in Bohemia. They were built during the reign of Wenceslaus II. They surrounded the town with a total length of 1,170 metres (3,840 ft). Plzeňská Gate (also known as “Upper Gate”) and Pražská Gate (“Lower Gate”) were the most significant parts of town fortifications.
How did Beroun change during the Communist rule?
Beside several ironworks, Beroun became the site of textile manufacturing, and the population increased. Beroun was significantly transformed during communist rule. Heavy industry was expanded, and central government policy set quotas for new flats.
How to get to Beroun?
Beroun is connected via D5 motorway with Prague and German Bundesautobahn 6 to Nuremberg, part of the European route E50. 3rd Railway Corridor leads through the town. Husovo Square and its surrounding are the historic centre of Beroun.