Indonesia volcano eruption extends airport closures
By The BriefBrief
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano began spewing lava and volcanic ash late on Friday, about 150 km from Jakarta. The eruption stranded around 340,000 people as airports extended closures, disrupting travel in the region.
WHO:Airports in Indonesia
WHAT:Airports extended closures due to Anak Krakatau’s lava and ash emissions, leaving about 340,000 people stranded.
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM ET
WHERE:Indonesia
WHY:The closures were extended because the volcano was spewing lava and volcanic ash.
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