
Jakarta's airport has extended its closure following a volcanic eruption, according to The Citizen. Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, spewing lava and ash, prompting Indonesia's geology agency to warn that the threat from incandescent rocks and heavy ashfall remains high. The continued closure underscores ongoing safety concerns for air travel in the region as authorities monitor the volcano's activity.
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