Child of Krakatoa Strikes

Footage of the volcano which erupted and caused a 20ft tsunami killing at least 220 people in Indonesia on Saturday has shown fireballs spewing from the mountain island in the sea.

New video of the fiery rock – known as Child of Krakatoa – glowing bright orange before billowing thick, black smoke was filmed over the weekend.

At least 220 people were killed and 800 injured after the tsunami, caused by the volcanic eruption, struck beaches in Indonesia overnight.

A further 30 people are still missing after a deadly wave crashed over a pop concert on the beach.

EVACUATED!: Living on ... Benzin, Kate Buy New $2.99 (as of 11:13 UTC - Details) The 20 foot high wave hit beaches around the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Java and Sumatra at about 9.30pm local time, destroying 500 houses, nine hotels, 60 food stalls and 350 boats.

Scientists say the tsunami was probably caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau (child of Krakatoa), a volcanic island formed over years from the previous Krakatau volcano which erupted and killed 36,000 in 1883.

The Meteorology and Geophysics agency also said tidal waves may have been strengthened by the full moon.

Undersea landslides from the eruption of Anak Krakatau – an island formed from previous blasts from Krakatoa – were recorded 24 minutes before the tsunami struck.

The volcano has been on a high-level eruption watchlist for the past decade.

The 20ft tsunami was caused by the volcanic eruption which triggered underwater landslides, scientists have said 

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