Krakatoa

In 1880, a volcanic island off the coast of Indonesia erupted, sending tidal waves 200 feet high rushing onto land! It is amazing to note that this single volcano enacted a change in earth’s weather patterns worldwide!  As the massive waves approached the Fourth Point Lighthouse, they slowed.  But the power that was generated by these waves was so strong that it was able to churn up a house-sized chunk of coral that crashed through 6-foot thick walls and demolish the lighthouse.  Miraculously, the keeper survived and was even able to continue warning ships after the waters subsided. 

What is the significance of this volcanic island and subsequent tsunami? 

Like Mt. St. Helens, it helps us to realize that if one volcanic island and tidal wave could create such destruction, a world-wide Flood that would have produced volcanoes, mudflows, and tsunamis would have unleashed unimaginable destruction on an immense scale.

“…the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened.”  (Gen 7:11)