Travelers gathered at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang, crowding the halls and counters as flight monitors displayed numerous cancellations following the Anak Krakatau eruption.
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Indonesia closed multiple airports and transitioned schools to remote learning on Monday as volcanic ash blanketed regions of Java and Sumatra. The eruption has disrupted approximately 2,300 flights and impacted over 268,000 passengers.
Authorities report that the volcano remains highly active, producing intermittent eruptions and ash emissions. The Geological Agency confirmed that the 25-hour eruption concluded on Sunday but cautioned that further activity is probable in the near future.
Volcanic ash detected in the airspace surrounding Jakarta and other cities led to the closure of eight airports. To minimize public exposure, schools in impacted regions shifted to online instruction.
Located on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ Indonesia boasts more than 120 active volcanoes.
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