Indonesia: Flights canceled as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
The spread of ash after the volcanic eruption of Anak Krakatau has impacted thousands of passengers, as flights were canceled at Jakarta's international airport.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday morning, causing the cancellation of hundreds of flights at Jakarta's international airport. The volcano, located 93 miles away, produced a lava fountain and loud sounds audible up to 435 miles away. Indonesia's geological agency reported ash clouds reaching heights of 20,000 feet on the Java side and up to 50,000 feet on the Sumatra side.
No casualties were reported, and no evacuation orders were issued. Authorities advised residents and visitors to stay at least 1.9 miles from the volcano's active crater. Two eruptions were recorded on Sunday. The ash spread disrupted operations at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, suspending flights until 9:30 a.m. The disruption impacted over 22,000 passengers, particularly flights to and from Singapore.
Anak Krakatau, also known as the "Child of Krakatau," lies between Java and Sumatra and is part of Indonesia's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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