Anak Krakatau eruption creates new land and disrupts Jakarta air travel
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- Anak Krakatau volcano expanded by 32.8 hectares after eruptions that lasted 25 hours from September 4 to September 6, forming new land about 760 metres northwest and 495 metres southeast of the volcano.
- Ash from the eruptions was sent over Jakarta, closing several airports, affecting more than 340,000 travellers and causing 2,961 flights to be cancelled, delayed or diverted.
Why it matters
The ash cloud and airport closures disrupted airline operations and passenger travel in the Jakarta region.
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