Krakatau

geographical name

Krak·​a·​tau ˌkra-kə-ˈtau̇ How to pronounce Krakatau (audio)
variants or traditionally in English Krakatoa
island and volcano 2667 feet (813 meters) high in the Sunda Strait between Sumatra and Java, Indonesia

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“Krakatau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Krakatau. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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