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Mt.Krakatau got its name because the island it was formed on is called Krakatou and since it is the only mountain there it was named after the island. Anak Krakatou was formed after an eruption of Krakatou and it is so named as anak means child so it is Krakatoa's child.

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Tambora comes form the stem tam for mountain and bora for fire.

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There are several theories as to the origin of the name. See Sources and related links for more information.

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