Eight Airports Reopen as Anak Krakatau Volcanic Ash Subsides - Katadata.co.id Photo
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The eruption of the Anak Krakatau, marked by lava fountains and loud noises, ended on Sunday, although the volcano continued to show activity until Tuesday morning
Eight airports that were previously closed have now been declared safe from exposure to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau based on negative paper tests.
Anak Krakatau is one of the world's youngest volcanoes. It emerged from the sea in the 20th century and disappeared several times before becoming an island. Last weekend, it made a comeback. Its eruption lasted 25 hours and paralyzed air traffic in Indonesia. Over 270,000 travelers were stranded due to the volcanic ash cloud. In the past, it has triggered deadly tsunamis.
After the GAK eruption, the Ministry of Internal Affairs requested an inspection of the aircraft before flying.
A number of airports that were temporarily closed due to the spread of volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau have now reopened to serve flights on Tuesday (8/9).
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