Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure
Summary
A volcanic eruption at Anak Krakatau in Indonesia has grounded over 2,000 flights, leaving about 270,000 passengers stranded as several airports remain closed. The volcano continues to be active, and authorities have extended airport closures and safety warnings around the area.Key Facts
- Anak Krakatau volcano, located between Java and Sumatra islands, erupted starting late Friday with lava fountains and ash clouds.
- More than 2,000 flights were canceled, affecting around 270,000 passengers across Indonesia.
- Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and three other airports extended closures until 6 pm local time on Monday.
- Volcanic ash has been detected up to 15,000 meters high, affecting airspace and prompting online school classes and some shipping delays.
- Authorities prohibit people and ships from coming within 3 km of the volcano’s crater for safety.
- There is currently no tsunami warning related to this eruption.
- Anak Krakatau is known as the "Child of Krakatoa" and has been active since emerging early last century.
- The volcano caused a deadly tsunami in 2018 when part of it collapsed, killing over 400 people.
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