Indonesian Island Volcano Erupts, Canceling Flights
The eruption forced airlines to cancel flights as ash spread from the volcano, officials said.
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Indonesian island volcano erupts, canceling flights
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A volcano erupted in Indonesia early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupting other domestic airports as ash drifted across western parts of the country.
Thousands of passengers stranded at Soetta! Anak Krakatau ash reaches 50,000 feet, eight airports officially closed until midnight. Check out the list!
The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano affected 209 flights and 22,800 passengers, as well as causing ash falls in various regions of Indonesia.
Anak Krakatau: Volcano Eruption Disrupts Hundreds Of Flights
The volcano, which is situated roughly halfway between Java and Sumatra, began erupting late on Friday, with volcanic ash detected at Jakarta’s main airport early on Sunday, the transport ministry said. Six airports suspended flights, with Soekarno-Hatta International Airport halting operations until 5.30pm local time, stranding hundreds of passengers. A total of 301 flights including […]
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