Indonesia Volcano Eruption Grounds Hundreds of Flights
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- Anak Krakatau began erupting late on the night of the 4th, sending volcanic ash toward Jakarta.
- Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport temporarily suspended flights on the morning of the 6th because of the ash.
- A total of 209 flights, including international services, were affected.
Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupted air travel from Jakarta, with 209 flights, including international services, affected by volcanic ash.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport said it temporarily suspended flight operations on the morning of the 6th because of the ash.
The volcano began erupting late on the night of the 4th. The disruption included hundreds of flights at the capital’s main airport.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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