The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia caused the closure of Jakarta's main international airport and three other airports, leaving approximately 170 thousand passengers stranded. Authorities extended the closure of these airports until today due to the spread of the volcanic ash cloud.
Anak Krakatau, located in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra, erupted on Saturday, releasing a column of ash that reached approximately 3,000 meters in altitude. The volcanic activity forced the cancellation of dozens of flights and directly affected air transportation in the region.
Civil aviation authorities are constantly monitoring the situation and assessing safety conditions for the resumption of operations. The ash cloud poses a significant risk to air navigation, as it can damage aircraft engines and compromise visibility during flight.
Indonesia, located on the so-called Ring of Fire of the Pacific, has more than 130 active volcanoes and regularly experiences seismic and volcanic activity. This eruption of Anak Krakatau occurs months after the devastating tsunami that hit the region at the end of December, also caused by the partial collapse of the same volcano.
