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Indonesia Closes Major Airports as Anak Krakatau Volcano Spews Ash

Indonesia has grounded flights across eight major airports, stranding more than 150,000 passengers, following sustained ash emissions from the Anak Krakatau volcano. Authorities have opened alternative airports while monitoring continued volcanic activity.

6 Sept, 12:16 — 7 Sept, 03:27
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BBCHigh11h ago

Volcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia

More than 170,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

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bloombergHigh21m ago

Indonesia Extends Volcano Airport Closures

Indonesia extended airport closures and halted free school meals in some areas as ash from Mount Anak Krakatau continued to disrupt activities. (Source: Bloomberg)

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FTVery High2h ago

Indonesia shuts airports as volcano erupts

Anak Krakatau spews smoke and ash as cancellations and delays leave more than 170,000 passengers stranded

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 170,000 travellers stranded as eight airports closed

Volcanic ash from the eruption of Anak Krakatau delays more than 1,500 flights, including in the capital Jakarta About 170,000 passengers were left stranded on Sunday as Indonesia closed its main international airport and seven others, cancelling hundreds of flights after Mount Anak Krakatau spewed a plume of volcanic ash and lava from more than 150km away. Schools across Jakarta were also affected with classes moving online on Monday, the city said in a statement, without specifying how long...

By Agence France-Presse

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago

Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport

Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia, with flight cancellations extending into Monday.

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fortune3h ago

Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling 1,558 flights and affecting 170,000 passengers

The volcanic island of Anak Krakatau, located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands, erupted for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday and for 16 seconds about three hours later.

By The Associated Press

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indian-expressMostly Factual3h ago

Loud sound, cloud of dust: Students, locals form human chain; first responders recall moments after building collapse

By Alok Singh, Drishti Jain

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago

Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

The closure of the eight Indonesian airports and suspension of flights has affected 170,000 people since Mount Anak Krakatau erupted on Sunday, the transport ministry said.

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national-uaeMixed25m ago

Eight Indonesian airports remain shut as flights cancelled due to volcanic eruptions

By Reuters

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gulf-newsMixed1h ago

List of 8 airports shut, international flights hit by Anak Krakatau eruption: 1,500+ flights grounded, 170K passengers stranded

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express-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago

Volcanic eruption halts Indonesia airport op

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By AFP

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malay-mailMixed20m ago

Malaysian newlyweds’ Bali high turns into five-day airport nightmare, no thanks to Anak Krakatau ash cloud

JAKARTA, Sept 7 — What was meant to be a week-long honeymoon in Bali turned into an unexpected ordeal for a young...

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tempo-englishMostly Factual21m ago

166,000 Passengers Affected as Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Soekarno-Hatta

Anak Krakatau's eruption forced Soekarno-Hatta to close temporarily, affecting 1,039 flights and disrupting travel for 166,351 passengers.

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star-malaysiaMixed15h ago

Anak Krakatau eruption grounds six Penang-Jakarta flights - thestar.com.my

Anak Krakatau eruption grounds six Penang-Jakarta flights  thestar.com.my

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antara-englishMixed41m ago

Indonesia opens 5 alternative airports as Krakatau ash closes 8 hubs

The Indonesian government has extended operational hours at several alternative airports to 24 hours to maintain ...

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star-malaysia6 Sept, 12:16First to report

Anak Krakatau eruption grounds six Penang-Jakarta flights - thestar.com.my

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BBC6 Sept, 16:00

Volcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia

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express-tribune6 Sept, 20:14

Volcanic eruption halts Indonesia airport op

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rudaw6 Sept, 21:31

Berprsyar-06092026 - vod.rudaw.net

aftonbladet6 Sept, 21:56

Kraftigt vulkanutbrott i Indonesien – resenärer strandsatta

iefimerida6 Sept, 22:41

Ινδονησία: Οκτώ αεροδρόμια έκλεισαν μετά την έκρηξη ηφαιστείου -170.000 επιβάτες εγκλωβίστηκαν

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indian-express6 Sept, 23:55

Loud sound, cloud of dust: Students, locals form human chain; first responders recall moments after building collapse

fortune7 Sept, 00:03

Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling 1,558 flights and affecting 170,000 passengers

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The Guardian7 Sept, 01:11

Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 170,000 travellers stranded as eight airports closed

jutarnji-list7 Sept, 01:25

Eruptirao jedan od najzloglasnijih vulkana na svijetu, 170.000 putnika zaglavljeno, oblak pepela doseže 15.000 metara

channel-news-asia7 Sept, 01:29

Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

cnbc7 Sept, 01:31

Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport

FT7 Sept, 01:44

Indonesia shuts airports as volcano erupts

gulf-news7 Sept, 01:53

List of 8 airports shut, international flights hit by Anak Krakatau eruption: 1,500+ flights grounded, 170K passengers stranded

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antara-english7 Sept, 03:06

Indonesia opens 5 alternative airports as Krakatau ash closes 8 hubs

national-uae7 Sept, 03:23

Eight Indonesian airports remain shut as flights cancelled due to volcanic eruptions

tempo-english7 Sept, 03:27

166,000 Passengers Affected as Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Soekarno-Hatta

bloomberg7 Sept, 03:27

Indonesia Extends Volcano Airport Closures

malay-mail7 Sept, 03:27Latest update

Malaysian newlyweds’ Bali high turns into five-day airport nightmare, no thanks to Anak Krakatau ash cloud