Anak Krakatau volcano eruption closes airports in Indonesia, leaving 170,000 passengers stranded

The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia caused the closure of eight airports in the country on Sunday, resulting in delays in approximately 1,558 flights. The suspension of air traffic directly affected approximately 170,000 passengers who were stranded at Indonesian airports. Volcanic activity released ash and dangerous particles into the atmosphere, forcing aviation authorities to suspend operations at the region's airfields to ensure the safety of air travel.