Witness History: Archive 2013 - Krakatoa

Krakatoa

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In 1883, the Krakatoa volcano exploded, triggering a tsunami that caused devastation in Indonesia and beyond. Using archive recordings, Simon Watts tells the story of one of the world's biggest natural disasters. He also speaks to historian Simon Winchester. This programme was first broadcast in 2010.

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Published on Monday, 26th August 2013.

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