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Volcanic Ash Cloud Halts Flights Across Indonesia

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
A volcanic ash plume is a jet engine's worst enemy, so grounding planes is the only safe move until the sky clears.
💡 Why it matters
The shutdown of a major Southeast Asian hub will trigger widespread flight delays and cancellations across the region, stranding passengers and disrupting cargo flows.

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.

📡 Where we spotted it (1)
theguardian.com
Volcanic ash cloud halts flights at Indonesia’s main international airport
21d ago
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