Krakatoa: Volcano of Destruction

2006 NR 1h 27m 7.2

A documentary on the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait of Indonesia, bringing tsunamis, rains of pumice and ash, and a deadly flow of hot steam, sulfuric acid, and ash. More than 36,000 died; survivors had bad burns.

In 1883, the volcanic island of Krakatoa erupted, killing 36,000 people and unleashing a series of terrifying tsunamis. This docu-drama uses eye witness accounts to tell the true story of one of the most destructive natural disasters in history.

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Info about Krakatoa: Volcano of Destruction

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Discovery Channel

Originally Released: Jun 11, 2006

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Drama