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Rakata

British  
/ rəˈkɑːtə /

noun

  1. another name for Krakatoa

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“The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave.”

From Blown to Bits The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

If he is visiting the hermit of Rakata, as you tell me, he'll be safe enough.

From Blown to Bits or, The Lonely Man of Rakata by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

But come, if you have finished we will ascend the Peak of Rakata and I will introduce you to my sunshine.”

From Blown to Bits The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

"The officer reported that there is no sign of eruption at Rakata, so that my house is yet safe, for no showers of pumice, however deep, can injure the cave."

From Blown to Bits or, The Lonely Man of Rakata by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

"Evidently Rakata is not yet active," said Nigel, looking up at the grey dust-covered crags as the canoe glided swiftly through the dark water.

From Blown to Bits or, The Lonely Man of Rakata by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)