Volcanic Eruption Shuts 8 Indonesian Airports, Strands 150K
Authorities said ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted 209 flights and forced airport closures after the volcano’s latest eruptions sent plumes over western Indonesia.
- On Sunday, Sept. 6, Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended operations after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted 209 flight movements and impacted more than 22,000 passengers.
- Mount Anak Krakatau—the "child of Krakatau"—began erupting late Friday, sending ash plumes up to 50,000 feet and triggering continuous seismic activity recorded by the Geological Agency of Indonesia.
- Ashfall disrupted life in Lampung and Banten, forcing schools to cancel activities and fishermen to abandon trips, while National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Berton Panjaitan advised residents to wear masks.
- Carriers including Singapore Airlines cancelled numerous flights, citing safety concerns as aviation authorities coordinated recovery efforts and monitored ash movement across regional corridors.
- Despite the volcano's deadly 2018 history, authorities confirmed no imminent tsunami risk while maintaining a 3 km exclusion zone to safeguard residents as the eruption remains active.
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Authorities suspended operations at eight airports for safety reasons. Volcanic ash reached heights of 15,000 meters.
In Indonesia, the volcano Anak Krakatau has erupted. The immediate consequence was massive disruption of air traffic on weekends. At eight airports the operation was stopped.
The eruption of the volcano Anak Krakatau in Indonesia creates massive restrictions on air traffic during the weekend. More than 150,000 travellers are currently unable to leave the country.
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Anak Krakatau roared back to life over the weekend, throwing volcanic ash high into the atmosphere and forcing Indonesia to halt flights at some of its busiest airports. The eruption disrupted travel through Jakarta and sent ash across communities on both sides of the Sunda Strait. Officials said there were no reported deaths, but the volcano remained at Level III, or Alert, with the possibility of more eruptions. Indonesia’s disaster agency and…
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