History: December 22 (#1)

History: December 22 (#1)
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December 22, 2018 A tsunami caused by an eruption of Anak Krakatau in Indonesia kills at least 430 people and injures almost a thousand more.

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On December 22, in the year 2018: A tsunami caused by an eruption of Anak Krakatau in Indonesia kills at least 430 people and injures almost a thousand more. Anak Krakatoa, or Anak Krakatau, is a volcanic island in Indonesia.

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Why December 22, 2018 matters: A tsunami caused by an eruptio n of Anak Krakatau in Indonesia kills at least 430 people and injures almost a thousand more. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: December 22, 2018 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital rev olution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: A tsunami caused by an eruption of Anak Krakatau in Indonesia kills at least 430 people and injures almost a thousand more. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anak_Krakatoa (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)