Krafft Katia Vedic birth chart profile
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Krafft Katia

• Remembering (Jun 3, 1991)

★ April 17, 1942 · Guebwiller, Alsace
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Science Field-GeologyHazardous workScience Field-BiologyDestiny Number 2Soul Number 8Personality Number 5Karmic Debt 19Unusual
Biography

Who is Krafft Katia?

French scientist, a specialist in the study of volcanoes. Catherine (called Katia) married fellow geologist Maurice Krafft on 18 August 1970. While they were on a field trip to study the activity of the Umzem volcano in Japan, there was an eruption in which they both were killed, 3 June 1991, at 3:18 pm or 4:10 pm, depending on source (see relationship link to volcano). Link to Wikipedia biography (French)
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Katia Krafft (1942–1991) – Public Profile

Birth: 17 April 1942, Guebwiller, France

Death: 3 June 1991, Mount Unzen, Japan

Katia Krafft was a French volcanologist and photographer best known for her collaborative work with her husband Maurice Krafft. The pair documented volcanic activity around the world, producing photographs and motion pictures that contributed to public understanding of eruptions and the hazards they pose. Their work is celebrated for combining scientific observation with a striking visual record of some of the Earth's most powerful natural events.

Career highlights

  • Extensive fieldwork at active volcanoes worldwide, including close-range photography of lava flows, plumes, and explosive activity.
  • Pioneering use of visual media to document eruptions for scientific study and public education.
  • Contributions to natural history media and publications that brought volcanic phenomena to a broader audience.

News and public presence

As a historical figure, Katia Krafft is primarily represented today through retrospective exhibitions, published collections of her photographs, and documentary projects that explore the Kraffts' life and scientific impact. Contemporary news about her legacy typically appears in the context of museum retrospectives, anniversary features, and educational programming centered on volcanology and the history of science.

Social media details

Katia Krafft did not have official personal social media accounts. Public interest in her work is supported by museums, educational institutions, and media outlets that share archival material. On social platforms, you may encounter fan pages or institutional posts related to her photography, but these are not official personal accounts.

Recent projects and legacy

Recent years have seen exhibitions and scholarly work revisiting the Kraffts' life and photography. Educational programs and media productions continue to use their extensive eruption imagery to illustrate volcanic processes and the history of volcanology. Their legacy lives on in the way active volcanic events are photographed and discussed in both scientific and public forums.

Additional context

The Kraffts are among the most recognized figures in modern volcanology imaging. Their close-range documentation of eruptions helped advance both scientific understanding and public appreciation of volcanic activity, emphasizing the courage and curiosity needed to study some of Earth's most dynamic natural systems.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Krafft Katia's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Krafft Katia's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Budhaditya Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Krafft Katia live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Krafft Katia, in order.

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What do Krafft Katia's numerology numbers say?

Krafft Katia's core numbers are Destiny 2, Soul Urge 8, Personality 5, Karmic Debt 19.

◎Destiny
2

Chaldean Destiny 2 indicates success through cooperation and harmony. It supports mediation, supportive leadership, and partnership-based growth.

❖Soul Urge
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

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5

Chaldean Personality 5 appears energetic, adaptable, and adventurous. Others often see curiosity, movement, and flexibility.

⚖Karmic Debt
19

Chaldean Karmic Debt 19 indicates lessons of independence with respect for others. It asks balanced leadership—stand strong, but do not isolate or dominate.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1970
Relationship
Marriage 18 August 1970 (Maurice Krafft)
1991
Death
Death by Accident 3 June 1991 at 4:10 PM in Unzen (By erupting volcano, age 49) chart Placidus Equal_H. Misc. : Trauma from Nature 3 June 1991 at 4:10 PM in Unzen (Present during volcano eruption, killed)
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