About 270,000 passengers were stranded in Indonesia due to volcanic eruption
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About 270,000 passengers were stranded in Indonesia due to volcanic eruption

SAPO Notícias7 September 2026 at 14:20

About 270,000 passengers were stranded in Indonesia due to a volcanic eruption. Anak Krakatau, located 150 kilometers from Jakarta, erupted on Friday night, producing lava fountains and launching volcanic ash over the capital and the province of Lampung. The volcano remained seismically active throughout the weekend.

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