Anak Krakatau eruptions expand volcano and trigger airport closures in Jakarta
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- Anak Krakatau volcano expanded by 32.8 hectares after eruptions that lasted 25 hours from September 4 to September 6, and new land formed about 760 metres northwest and 495 metres southeast of the volcano.
- Ash from the volcano was sent over Jakarta, closing several airports; more than 340,000 travellers were affected and 2,961 flights were cancelled, delayed or diverted.
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Airlines and airports faced extensive cancellations and delays, impacting hundreds of thousands of travellers.
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