
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano entered a major eruptive phase late on 4 September, according to The South African. The publication examined what the eruption could mean for South African travellers, including possible disruptions to flights and travel plans in the region. Anak Krakatau, located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes. Further details on the scale of the eruption and its wider impact were not provided in the report.
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An eruption of Anak Krakatau, a volcano located about 150 kilometres from Indonesia's capital Jakarta, has left approximately 270,000 people stranded as airports in the region extended their closures. According to the BBC, the volcano began erupting late on Friday. The disruption to air travel has affected large numbers of passengers, with authorities keeping airports shut amid the ongoing volcanic activity. Further details on casualties, damage, or the expected duration of the closures were not provided in the report.
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