Eruption at Anak Krakatau Volcano Caused Flights to be Canceled
Due to the volcano eruption in Indonesia, 1558 flights were canceled and more than 170 thousand passengers were stranded at airports.
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- As a result of the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia, volcanic ash rose for kilometers.
- While 1558 flights were canceled across the country, more than 170 thousand passengers were stranded at 8 airports.
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Why It Matters
After the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano, volcanic ash rose in the Java and Sumatra regions.
According to the news in the Indonesian national press, the effects of yesterday's explosion at the volcano in Anak Krakatau continue. According to the statement made by the Indonesian Meteorology, Climate and Geophysics Agency, volcanic ash rose to 6 thousand meters in the Java region and 15 thousand meters in the Sumatra region.
After the explosion, 1558 local and international flights were canceled across the country, while more than 170 thousand passengers were stranded at 8 airports. Indonesian Minister of Transport Dudy Purwagandhi stated that they decided to temporarily close some airports after it was determined that volcanic ash was spreading towards West Java.
Open Questions
- When will airports reopen?
- Does the explosion threaten surrounding settlements?
