More than 270 thousand passengers were affected in Indonesia by changes in air traffic caused by the eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano. The cloud of volcanic ash released by the eruption forced the closure of several airports in the region.
The presence of volcanic ash in the atmosphere will extend the closure of seven airports, including Jakarta's international airport, the country's capital. Airport authorities decided to maintain the restrictions as a safety measure for air travel.
Anak Krakatoa is a volcano located in the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Java and Sumatra. This volcano has shown significant eruptive activity, with frequent eruption episodes that cause direct impact on the region's civil aviation.
