Jakarta, Sept. 6 (SANA) The eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia on Sunday forced the closure of eight airports and suspended hundreds of flights, leaving over 170,000 travelers stranded across the country.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation stated in a release reported by Agence France-Presse that volcanic activity prompted the shutdown of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport—located roughly 150 kilometers from the capital, Jakarta—alongside operational suspensions at seven other regional airports.
According to the ministry, 1,558 flights were impacted across the eight facility closures, with Soekarno-Hatta International Airport experiencing the bulk of the disruption with more than 900 canceled or delayed flights.
Anak Krakatoa initially erupted on Saturday, hurling fountains of lava into the air and producing thunderous booms audible up to 700 kilometers away, according to the Geological Agency of Indonesia. Volcanology officials reported two additional eruptive events on Sunday.
Situated along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” Indonesia frequently experiences high levels of seismic and volcanic activity due to converging tectonic plates.
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