Indonesia volcano eruption strands 340,000 as airports extend closure
Source Summary
Anak Krakatau volcano, located approximately 150 km from Jakarta, began erupting late Friday, spewing lava and volcanic ash. The eruption has left 340,000 people stranded as airports in the region have extended their closure.
Why it matters
The volcanic eruption and airport closures have directly disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of people in one of Indonesia's most populated regions.
