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Krakatau en de Straat Soenda / De Aarde en haar Volken, 1886

By Edmond Cotteau
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The author recounts a French scientific mission to the Sunda Strait undertaken after the 1883 volcanic catastrophe, combining on-site observations with a concise chronology of increased activity in May through the explosive events in late August. He documents the emergence of new craters, extensive ashfall and thunderous explosions heard across thousands of kilometers, the devastation of nearby islands and coastal towns, widespread drowning and burial by ash and mud, and limited shipboard eyewitness reports, offering a sober, factual estimate of tens of thousands of fatalities and measured descriptions of the post-eruption landscape.

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Edmond Cotteau

Edmond Cotteau was a Dutch author known for his work in the late 19th century, particularly in the field of geography and natural history. His notable book, "Krakatau en de Straat Soenda / De Aarde en haar Volken, 1886," explores the geographical and cultural aspects of the Sunda Strait and the Krakatoa region. Cotteau's writing reflects a keen interest in the interplay between natural phenomena and human societies, contributing to the understanding of this significant area during a time of great scientific exploration.

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