Hundreds of flights have been suspended after Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, spewing volcanic ash and disrupting regional travel, with cancellations extending into Monday, according to news reports.
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Key facts
- Hundreds of flights were suspended after the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, according to Sky News.
- Two new eruptions were recorded as the volcano continued to spew volcanic ash, according to Al Jazeera.
- Flight cancellations extended into Monday, according to CNBC.
- The disruption affected travel across Indonesia, including at what CNBC described as Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport.
Hundreds of flights have been suspended following the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau, according to Sky News. The volcanic activity has caused travel disruption across the region.
Al Jazeera reported that two new eruptions were recorded as Anak Krakatau continued to spew volcanic ash.
According to CNBC, the eruption disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia, with cancellations extending into Monday. CNBC described the affected hub as Southeast Asia’s second-busiest airport.
The eruptions were continuing at the time of reporting, with Al Jazeera recording additional activity as the volcano released ash into the air. It is not yet clear how long disruption will last or how many passengers have been affected.
Why it matters
Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia can ground large numbers of flights, and the disruption reached what CNBC described as Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport, with cancellations extending into Monday. The full scale and duration of the disruption were not yet clear.
Frequently asked questions
Which volcano caused the flight disruptions?
Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, spewing volcanic ash and leading to the suspension of hundreds of flights, according to Sky News and Al Jazeera.
How long did the flight cancellations last?
According to CNBC, flight cancellations extended into Monday, following the eruption that disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia.
Were there multiple eruptions?
Yes. Al Jazeera reported that two new eruptions were recorded as Anak Krakatau continued to spew volcanic ash.
Timeline
- Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport
CNBC Top News: Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia, with flight cancellations extending into Monday.
- Indonesia volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights
Al Jazeera: Two new eruptions were recorded as Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau continued to spew volcanic ash.
- Anak Krakatau: Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights
Sky News: Hundreds of flights have been suspended after the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau.