Indonesia cancels flights as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts - NBC News

The Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupted on Sunday, forcing the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The eruption has caused significant disruptions to domestic air travel in the region.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia Indonesias Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation…
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