Question 1

Why is the title of the film geographically inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

Krakatoa is actually located west of Java, not east. The error was discovered after all advertising materials were prepared, and it was too costly to redo them.

Question 2

What was the scale of the 1883 Krakatoa eruption as described in the film's trivia?

Accepted Answer

The eruption caused 36,000 deaths, released energy a million times greater than a hydrogen bomb, transformed highlands into deep chasms, and was heard over 3,000 miles away. Tsunami waves reached 150 feet and were felt in the English Channel.

Question 3

How was the film re-released in Europe after the success of Earthquake (1974)?

Accepted Answer

It was re-released in the mid-1970s under the title 'Volcano' with the addition of Sensurround, sometimes advertised as 'Feelarama.'

Question 4

Why did the film's dialogue have to be re-recorded in post-production?

Accepted Answer

During filming, the Cinerama cameras made so much noise that they drowned out the dialogue, requiring all dialogue to be re-recorded.

Question 5

Which actor played Captain Hanson in the film?

Accepted Answer

Maximilian Schell played Captain Hanson.

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