Sebesi is an island in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra. It
rises to a height of 844 metres (2,769 ft) and it lies about 12
kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the Krakatoa Islands; it is the closest
large island to Krakatoa, about the same area and height as the remmant
of Rakata.
Like Krakatoa, it too is volcanic, although there are no dated
eruptions known. Unlike the Krakatoas, Sebesi has permanent streams and
is inhabited. Sebesi was devastated during the 1883 volcanic eruption of
Krakatoa. Official records give approximately 3,000 people killed, with
1,000 of these being ‘non-residents’.
By 1890, Sebesi was being re-cleared. It is believed that since it
lies closer to Sumatra, it has served as a ‘stepping stone’ for much of
the flora and fauna which was re-established at Krakatoa. By the 1920s,
settlers had returned, and today Sebesi is virtually completely
cultivated, with only a small area at the peak and some mangrove swamps
still natural.
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Way Lalaan is a constitution gradually waterfall that have 200 m
distance of one to others, from the flow of Way Lalaan river which
mouth of a river to Semangka Bay. This location is in foot Valley of
Tanggamus Mountain which just 2 Km from the Central Government of
Tanggamus region or 80 Km from Bandar Lampung. This waterfall was
unknowable since 1937 in Dutch Colonial Government, which make the
cement ladder to waterfall valley. The facilities available are shelter,
fitting room and park area.
