Indonesia suspended operations at eight airports, including its main international hub in Jakarta, on Sunday after an ash cloud from the Anak Krakatau volcano affected hundreds of flights.
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Key facts
- Eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's main international hub, halted operations on Sunday.
- Hundreds of flights were affected by the ash cloud from Anak Krakatau.
- Saturday's eruption produced lava and booming sounds heard up to 435 miles (700km) away, according to Indonesia's geology agency.
- Some school activities and fishing were also interrupted.
Indonesia halted operations at eight airports on Sunday, including its main international hub in Jakarta, after an ash cloud from the Anak Krakatau volcano affected hundreds of flights, according to the Guardian.
The disruption followed an eruption on Saturday that produced lava and booming sounds heard as far as 435 miles (700km) away, Indonesia’s geology agency said.
Beyond aviation, the eruption interrupted some school activities and fishing, according to the Guardian.
The full duration of the disruption and the timeline for airports to reopen were not specified in the initial reporting.
Why it matters
The closure of Jakarta's main international hub and seven other airports disrupted hundreds of flights, while the reported effects on schools and fishing indicate the eruption also affected daily life in nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
How many airports were affected?
Indonesia halted operations at eight airports on Sunday, including its main international hub in Jakarta, according to the Guardian.
How powerful was the eruption?
Saturday's eruption produced lava and booming sounds heard up to 435 miles (700km) away, according to Indonesia's geology agency.
Did the eruption affect anything beyond flights?
Yes. The Guardian reported that the ash cloud also interrupted some school activities and fishing.
Timeline
- Volcanic eruption halts flights at Jakarta and seven other Indonesian airports
The Guardian World: Ash cloud from Anak Krakatau affects hundreds of flights and some school and fishing activities Indonesia halted operations at eight airports on Sunday, including from its main international hub, affecting hundreds of flights as a result of an ash cloud from the Anak Krakatau vol