Eight Airports in Indonesia Suspend Operations After Volcanic Eruption The past few days have seen a dramatic escalation in volcanic activity in Indonesia, with Anak Krakatoa spewing forth ash and lava into the air, crippling airport operations nationwide.
The eruption has caused widespread disruption, impacting thousands of passengers and grounding over 200 flights, including those to and from key international hubs like Singapore.
The situation is particularly concerning given that it comes on the heels of a devastating 2018 tsunami triggered by Anak Krakatoa's collapse, which claimed 429 lives and left thousands displaced.