Volcanic Ash Cloud Halts Flights Across Indonesia

Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on Saturday, sending an ash cloud that forced the closure of eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's main international hub. The shutdown affected hundreds of flights and disrupted school and fishing activities, with two additional eruptions.

🐿️ A volcanic ash plume is a jet engine's worst enemy, so grounding planes is the only safe move until the sky clears.