Table 2 near here
The results of discriminant analysis on total major elements (Figure 11) show the separation of soils of Anak Krakatau and Panjang from those of Rakata and Sebesi. Soils in Anak Krakatau were more related to the soils of Panjang, while the soils Rakata and Sebesi shared common elements. The continuing eruption of Anak Krakatau since 1931, caused ash to be deposited on Panjang during the wet season, from November to February, while the soils in Rakata and Sebesi were less affected by the ashes. The total elemental composition of Rakata and Sebesi soils indicated that they still share some of the 1883 volcanic materials of Mt. Krakatau.