Thursday, February 09, 2006

New Scientist News - Krakatoa eruption cooled the world

New Scientist News - Krakatoa eruption cooled the world: "Krakatoa eruption cooled the world

* 09 February 2006
* NewScientist.com news service

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WHEN the Indonesian volcano Krakatoa erupted in 1883, sending 25 cubic kilometres of rock and ash into the air, it did more than generate the loudest sound ever recorded. It also cooled the world's oceans and suppressed rises in sea level for decades afterwards."

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