Volcano Erupts In Indonesia, Main Airport 150 km Away Suspends Ops
Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended operations due to volcanic ash from the erupting Anak Krakatoa volcano. Over 22,000 passengers have been affected by flight cancellations, with authorities extending the closure as volcanic activity increases.
Why it matters
The eruption poses a significant disruption to regional travel and highlights the ongoing environmental risks in the Indonesian archipelago.
Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday after ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano more than 150 km away, impacting thousands of passengers.Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, producing a fountain of lava and booming sounds that could be heard up to 700 km (435 miles) away, the geology agency said in a statement.Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned.Ash from the volcano was detected in the airspace surrounding Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, prompting authorities to suspend operations from 01:30 am Sunday (Saturday 1830 GMT)."The latest paper test...showed positive results indicating the spread of volcanic ash in the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport area, consequently the airport closure was extended until Sunday at 09:30 am (0230 GMT)," the transport ministry said in a statement Sunday.Suspension extendedThe suspension was later extended by four hours "due to increased eruptive activity", the airport said on social…
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