The sound was so intense that it ruptured eardrums on nearby ships and was recorded on barographs worldwide. This singular event not only reshaped the landscape but also left an indelible mark on the Earth's atmosphere and climate.

The loudest sound in history: How Krakatoa’s 1883 eruption shook the world

More than 1500 active volcanoes exist on Earth with at least one erupting every week. But some eruptions in history have been far more powerful than others. Here are some of the biggest volcanic eruptions ever recorded:

From Tambora to Krakatoa: 5 famous volcanic eruptions in history, No 1 is most deadliest

The Indonesian volcano which caused a tsunami that killed more than 400 people last week lost more than two-thirds of its height following the eruption which triggered the killer waves.

Indonesian tsunami volcano lost two-thirds of its height post eruption

A tsunami killed at least 62 people and injured hundreds on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra following an underwater landslide caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau, officials said on Sunday.

'Volcano' tsunami hits Indonesia, 62 dead, hundreds injured

A tsunami following a volcanic eruption killed at least 168 people when it slammed without warning into popular beaches around Indonesia's Sunda Strait on Saturday night, cutting a swathe of destruction and triggering mass panic as it swept inland.

Death toll from Indonesia's 'volcano' tsunami rises to 168

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