Indonesia volcano causes airport closures
The article focused on Indonesia's suspension of operations at Sukarno-Hatta International Airport following the eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano, which released volcanic ash into the atmosphere, impacting over 22,000 travelers. The suspension, which began on Sunday morning and continued into the evening, was due to increased volcanic activity and affected six other airports, resulting in the cancellation of 209 domestic and international flights, particularly to Singapore, Qatar, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur. Authorities noted the difficulty in predicting the timing or magnitude of the next eruption. The volcano is part of the recurrent volcanic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire region. It is also mentioned that past eruptions have caused disasters such as the 2018 tsunami and the opening of a crater within an older Krakatoa volcano crater.
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