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Anak Krakatau eruption grounds flights across Jakarta airport
Associated Press reports that flights in Jakarta were suspended Sunday after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted.
The short version
- Mount Anak Krakatau erupted early Sunday for approximately 30 seconds, leading to travel disruptions.[Associated Press]
- Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport temporarily suspended operations between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.[Associated Press]
- Authorities reported no casualties or evacuations, though visitors were urged to maintain a 3-kilometer perimeter.[Associated Press]
Key facts
- Anak Krakatau erupted for 30 seconds early Sunday morning after demonstrating activity on Saturday.[Associated Press]
- Flight operations at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport were suspended from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.[Associated Press]
- No casualties were recorded and no evacuation orders were issued, with the closest settlement situated more than 16 kilometers away.[Associated Press]
- Geological officials advised people to maintain a distance of at least 3 kilometers from the crater.[Associated Press]
What remains uncertain
- The potential for further explosive activity or continued air transit disruptions remains unaddressed.[Associated Press]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano eruptsAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press