What we know as volcano erupts in Indonesia disrupting hundreds of flights
- A powerful eruption at Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia has forced the closure of eight airports, including two serving the capital, Jakarta.
- More than 170,000 passengers have been impacted, with 1,558 flights delayed or cancelled across affected airports and additional disruptions reported in Bali.
- Volcanic ash reaching heights of up to 50,000 feet prompted authorities to advise outdoor mask-wearing and move school classes online in Jakarta and Lampung.
- A three-kilometre exclusion zone has been established around the volcano, with shipping in the Sunda Strait advised to exercise heightened vigilance.
- Indonesia’s geology agency warned that the risk of further eruptions remains high, though the current activity is not expected to trigger a tsunami.
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