Indonesia volcano eruptions cancels hundreds of flights in major airport hub
Summary
A volcano called Anak Krakatau in Indonesia erupted on Sunday, causing volcanic ash to spread over parts of the country. This made authorities close several airports and cancel many flights to keep people safe, but no injuries or evacuations were reported.Key Facts
- Anak Krakatau is a volcanic island located between Java and Sumatra islands in Indonesia.
- The volcano erupted for about 30 seconds early Sunday morning after showing activity since Friday.
- Volcanic ash spread over Jakarta and Lampung province, affecting air quality.
- Airports in Jakarta and Lampung, including Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, were closed due to ash in the air.
- More than 500 flights were canceled, impacting around 22,800 passengers at Jakarta's main airport alone.
- Authorities advised people to stay at least 2 miles away from the volcano crater.
- No casualties or evacuations were reported because nearby towns are more than 10 miles from the volcano.
- Anak Krakatau is a "child" of the larger Krakatau volcano, which famously erupted in 1883 and caused a global climate effect.
- The 2018 Anak Krakatau eruption caused a tsunami that killed over 400 people and significantly reduced the size of the island.
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