Record

RefNoMS/517/6
LevelFile
TitleAbstracts of reports of the Krakatoa Committee by various authors
Datec1884
DescriptionComprises:
'Abstract of Report on the optical phenomena observed, including Twilight effect, coronal appearances, cloud haze, coloured sun, moon, &c' by E D Archibald and the Honourbale F A Rollo Russell.
'Abstract of Report on the Magnetical and Electrical Phenomena accompanying the Krakatoa Explosion. Prepared at the request of the Kew Committee' by G M Whipple.
'Abstract of Report on the Seismic Sea Waves caused by the Eruption of Krakatoa Aug. 26th & 27th 1883' by Captain W J L Warton, in completion of the unfinished notes of Captain Sit F J Evans.
'Abstract of Report on the Air waves and Sounds caused by the Eruption of Krakatau. Prepared in the Meteorological Office, and presented by Lt. General Strachey'.
'Abstract of Report on the Volcanic Phenomena of Krakatoa, and on the Nature and Distribution of the Pumice and Dust' by Professor John W Judd.
Extent1 folder
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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