Indonesia cancels flights at 8 airports; 170,000 stranded due to Anak Krakatau eruption
Anak Krakatau erupted, leading Indonesia to close eight airports, cancel hundreds of flights and strand about 170,000 passengers.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:54 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:54 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, disrupting flights at 6 airports”
Indonesia shuts six airports as Anak Krakatoa eruptions disrupt flights
Key points
- Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted Saturday, with lava fountains and loud booms heard up to 700km away.
- Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, prompting continued warnings from authorities.
- Ash reached airspace around Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, leading to flight suspensions.
- Over 22,000 passengers and 209 flights affected, including routes to Singapore, Doha, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur.
- Vessels were advised to avoid a 3km exclusion zone around the volcano amid ongoing activity.
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“Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 170,000 travellers stranded as eight airports closed”
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“Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports”
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Anak Krakatau erupted, leading Indonesia to close eight airports, cancel hundreds of flights and strand about 170,000 passengers.