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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.

SourcesSmh06:00 UTCSouth China Morning Post07:54 UTCNew York Post08:58 UTCDawn10:02 UTCSave

Smh, South China Morning Post, New York Post and Dawn

Key points

From South China Morning Post’s report
  • 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.

Why it matters. Ash reached Soekarno-Hatta airspace, affecting domestic and international routes while ongoing eruptions posed risks to aircraft and vessels.

What to watch. Authorities continue issuing warnings, with vessels advised to avoid the three-kilometre exclusion zone around the volcano.

Coverage

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“Lava spews from Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano”

Key points from Smh
  • Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted, triggering flight cancellations.
  • All flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport were called off.
  • The incident disrupted air travel stemming from volcanic activity in the region.
  • No further details on casualties or duration of disruption are provided.
  • Authorities warned of potential ash plumes affecting nearby airspace.
SourceSmhAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Smh

“Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, disrupting flights at 6 airports”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • 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.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

“Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, canceling flights at Jakarta airport and others”

Key points from New York Post
  • Anak Krakatau erupted for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday, with lava flares seen on CCTV.
  • AirNav Indonesia closed airspace around Soekarno-Hatta, Halim Perdanakusuma and four other airports due to volcanic ash.
  • Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport canceled all flights; five airports affected overall.
  • Ash plumes reached up to 50,000 feet, drifting over Jakarta, Banten, West Java and surrounding waters.
  • Authorities warned residents and visitors to stay at least 2 miles from the crater as activity continued.
SourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New York Post

“Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing”

Key points from Dawn
  • 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.
SourceDawnLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceSmhAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Smh“Lava spews from Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano”
Key points from Smh
  • Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted, triggering flight cancellations.
  • All flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport were called off.
  • The incident disrupted air travel stemming from volcanic activity in the region.
  • No further details on casualties or duration of disruption are provided.
  • Authorities warned of potential ash plumes affecting nearby airspace.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, disrupting flights at 6 airports”
Key points from South China Morning Post
  • 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.
SourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New York Post“Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, canceling flights at Jakarta airport and others”
Key points from New York Post
  • Anak Krakatau erupted for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday, with lava flares seen on CCTV.
  • AirNav Indonesia closed airspace around Soekarno-Hatta, Halim Perdanakusuma and four other airports due to volcanic ash.
  • Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport canceled all flights; five airports affected overall.
  • Ash plumes reached up to 50,000 feet, drifting over Jakarta, Banten, West Java and surrounding waters.
  • Authorities warned residents and visitors to stay at least 2 miles from the crater as activity continued.
SourceDawnLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn“Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing”
Key points from Dawn
  • 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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