The Volcanic Eruption That Lowered the Earth's Temperature
This documentary recreates the catastrophic 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, when the uninhabited island blew itself apart with almost unimaginable force. It explores how the blast lowered global temperatures and sent effects rippling around the world for years. The film combines geology and history to convey the sheer scale of the disaster. Dramatic and educational, it revisits one of the most powerful eruptions ever recorded. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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