Indonesia keeps several airports closed though volcanic eruption is easing
Summary
Indonesia has closed several airports and moved schools to online learning due to the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano. Although the big eruption stopped after about 25 hours, smaller eruptions with ash and small earthquakes continue, affecting air travel and public health.Key Facts
- Anak Krakatau volcano erupted for about 25 hours, stopped Sunday, but still shows smaller eruptions and ash emissions.
- Seven airports near Jakarta and other cities were closed until 6 p.m. Monday due to volcanic ash in the air.
- This airport closure affected around 2,300 flights and more than 270,000 passengers.
- One airport in South Sumatra resumed normal operations on Monday morning.
- Schools in areas with volcanic ash, including Jakarta and nearby provinces, shifted to remote learning to protect students from ash exposure.
- The Geological Agency warned that more eruptions could happen, with risks from volcanic bombs (large rocks), heavy ash, and lava flows.
- Anak Krakatau is a volcanic island located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra islands in Indonesia.
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