Which of these describes best the location of the volcanic island of Krakatau (sometimes erroneously called Krakatoa), which had a well-known and devastating eruption on August 23, 1883?
- West of New Guinea
- East of Java
- Between Java and Sumatra
- Off the coast of Borneo
Answer
The correct answer is C) Between Java and Sumatra.
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