Indonesian authorities announced the suspension of operations at Jakarta international airport following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatoa. The decision forced the paralysis of more than 200 aircraft movements at the country's main airport.
Mount Anak Krakatoa is located more than 150 kilometres from the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. Despite the distance, the ash cloud resulting from the eruption posed a sufficient risk to air operations, leading authorities to decide to close the airport temporarily.
This is not the first time that Anak Krakatoa has caused disruptions to air traffic in the region. The volcano, which emerged in the early 20th century at the site of the famous Krakatoa, is one of the most active in Indonesia and is under constant surveillance by the country's volcanological authorities.
