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It seems like there is nothing special in Mount Anak Krakatau , in addition to its location in the middle of the ocean .
" Foreign tourists usually come just for 'trekking' . They rise to the top and take pictures , that's all , " said one of the guards of Anak Krakatau .
Someone who comes from Sebesi Island , the island within two hours by boat from the Anak Krakatau , even more interested in telling the story of the mystery surrounding Anak Krakatau .
" Sometimes, in the evening we heard voices crowded, but no one," he said.
Sometimes accompanied by sightings of animals that are not supposed to be on Anak Krakatau , as in island evolution guarded it , until now there are only birds and butterflies and other small animals .
There is a mention that some visitors claim to see animals like large lizards or large birds , whereas rangers on a routine patrol almost every day have never come across the animals .
"At that time , around July , we heard a noise around the island , " said M Ikbal , rangers Krakatoa , adding a mysterious story on Anak Krakatau .
From the variety of sounds , Ikbal said that he heard a woman's voice calling the name " Bambang " . " Sounds weird sometimes , no joke , there are puppets too , " he says .
In fact , since the duty on Anak Krakatau in 1991, Ikbal never heard such a noise that night . " We also see the silhouette of the ship there , but it is not clear , " he said .
Middle of the night , he and the other guards patrolling decided to look for the source of the sound . But after touring the island down , they did not find the source of the sound .
Mystery Volcanic.
People can not believe the stories of mystery and mysticism of Mount Anak Krakatau . But the emergence of surprises in 1927 , it is a mystery volcanic unparalleled in the world .The process begins with the emergence of Anak Krakatau eruption terrible " mother " , Krakatoa , on August 27, 1883 .
According to historical records , the Krakatau volcano erupted very powerful , shocking the world and pose the greatest tsunami in Aceh prior to the tsunami disaster on 26 December 2004 .
Mentioned that the bursts of lava and ash of Mount Krakatoa when it reached an altitude of 80 km , while the ashes around the earth for several years .
The explosion cause a tidal wave as high as 40 feet and swept along the Lampung Bay coast and the west coast of Banten .
At least 36,000 people were killed that day, and the sound of eruption is touted to be heard in Singapore and Australia . Kratakau eruption also caused a series of earthquakes which spread to southern Australia , Sri Lanka and the Philippines .
In the book " Javanese Book of Kings " , it was mentioned that the length of Krakatoa (ancient) high when it reaches 2,000 feet with a radius of 11 km .
When it erupted , resulting explosion destroyed three-quarters of his body and leaving the cluster of three small islands namely Sertung Island , Long Island and the Great Krakatau Island .
Forty- four years later was born the forerunner of Anak Krakatau . Mentioned that around 1927 , the fishermen who were fishing in the Sunda Strait , suddenly surprised by the appearance of black smoke at sea level between the three islands.
A year after the appearance of the smoke , came the Mount Anak Krakatau . Until now , Mount Anak Krakatau continues to " grow " , and has reached a height of 280 meters above sea level .
To climb the summit of Anak Krakatau , the necessary special permit issued by the Natural Resources Conservation Center ( BKSDA ) local . " There's an entry permit issued BKSDA , name SIMAKSI ( Protected Area Permit Log ) . " To go to Anak Krakatau , instead of using a ticket system , because Anak Krakatoa is a nature reserve , " said Head of Lampung BKSDA Agus Harianta .
The regulation , according to Agus is to ensure the safety of the visitors , because the Son of Krakatau often show activity that is considered dangerous .
In fact , after the earthquake and tsunami that hit Aceh in 2004 , there was concern Anak Krakatoa will erupt .
Several times the activity status of Anak Krakatau was upgraded to " alert " , but visitors still get a permit if the conditions are not considered dangerous.
Mystery Stories Create Sustainable.
With half- jokingly , Agus said that the mystery surrounding the emergence of Anak Krakatau , is actually a good thing for the survival of the ecosystem evolution in the mountains ." That's good because so travelers think twice to come there , " he said, smiling .
According to him , the Son of Krakatoa in fact is not just a tourist area , but the main one is its function as a nature reserve . Anak Krakatau is the " most precious treasure " for science , because of the appearance of symptoms of the deep sea volcanoes indeed a very rare phenomenon in the world .
Hence , the ecosystem of Mount Anak Krakatau which today continues to evolve , heavily guarded sustainability .
Recorded just four goals allowed one foot on Anak Krakatau , which conducts research , education , development and supporting the cultivation of knowledge .
The tight arrangements made to Mount Anak Krakatau increasingly considering many tourists who come to visit , tourist both local and foreign tourists .
The number of tourists to Mount Anak Krakatau this time , because of the fairly easy to achieve , namely through the Port of Canti , Kalianda , South Lampung .
From Bakauheni Port, Lampung, it takes only an hour to reach Canti Port, Kalianda, fishing port closest to Krakatoa .
Travelers , of Canti Sebesi cross to the island , the nearest inhabited island of Krakatoa . By using a charter boat , Anak Krakatau can be taken for approximately two hours from Sebesi Island . Thank you for reading this article.
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