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Anak Krakatau volcano eruption disrupts Indonesian air travel and strands thousands of passengers

The Anak Krakatau volcano, located in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra, erupted early Sunday morning. The eruption produced volcanic ash that drifted across western Indonesia, causing the temporary closure of eight airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Authorities reported that the eruption affected hundreds of flight movements and stranded between 150,000 and 170,000 passengers. While no casualties were reported and no evacuation order was issued, residents were advised to stay at least 2 miles from the active crater. The eruption was the strongest of the current period of unrest, which began in July. Lana Saria, head of Indonesia's Geological Agency, stated that the repeated eruptions indicate a continued supply of magma and volcanic gases beneath the volcano. The eruption also caused disruptions to local services, including school activities in affected areas. The volcano is the offspring of the famous Krakatau, which underwent a monumental eruption in 1883.

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