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Volcanic eruption disrupts flights in Indonesia

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Anak Krakatau erupted several times in Indonesia on Sunday, sending hot lava upward and producing thunderous sounds.
  • Ash reached 6,000 meters on the Java side and 15,000 meters on the Sumatra side.
  • Jakarta’s airport, located 150 kilometers from the volcano, suspended flights until 1:30 p.m. because of increased volcanic activity.

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau erupted again on Sunday, sending hot lava into the air and disrupting flights at Jakarta’s airport.

The country’s weather and geophysics agency reported several eruptions. The volcano first erupted on Friday, and the agency recorded two more eruptions on Sunday. Thunderous sounds could also be heard during the activity.

Ash rose to 6,000 meters on the Java side of the volcano and reached 15,000 meters on the Sumatra side. Jakarta’s airport is 150 kilometers from Anak Krakatau.

The airport suspended flights until 1:30 p.m. because volcanic activity had intensified.

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