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Krakatoa's history is punctuated by frequent eruptions, with records hinting at activity as far back as 416 AD. As European colonial powers arrived, more detailed accounts emerged, capturing the island's recurring cycles of destruction and regrowth. Notably, in 1883, after an increase in seismic activity, Krakatoa erupted with incomprehensible ferocity on August 26 and 27, marking its place in history as a volcano that transformed the world.