Indonesia shuts six airports as Anak Krakatoa eruptions disrupt flights
Indonesia shut six airports after Anak Krakatoa erupted, disrupting 209 flights and affecting more than 22,000 passengers.
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“Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing”
Mount Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights at Jakarta airport and school activities
Key points
- An eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau led to flight suspensions across six airports in Indonesia.
- Soekarno-Hatta International Airport paused operations until 1:30pm, affecting 301 flights.
- Ash plume reached up to 6,000 metres on the Java side and 15,000 metres toward Sumatra.
- Schools cancelled activities and fishermen halted trips due to ash disruption and health concerns.
- Authorities planned weather modification and urged caution; Semeru also erupted nearby.
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“Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, disrupting flights at 6 airports”
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“Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, canceling flights at Jakarta airport and others”
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Indonesia shut six airports after Anak Krakatoa erupted, disrupting 209 flights and affecting more than 22,000 passengers.