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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Volcanic Eruption Strands 170,000 Passengers as Indonesia Temporarily Closes Eight Airports
Caption: Volcanic Eruption Strands 170,000 Passengers as Indonesia Temporarily Closes Eight Airports. Around 170,000 passengers were stranded after volcanic ash forced Indonesian authorities to suspend operations at eight airports. The transport ministry said 1,558 flights were delayed, with closures expected to continue until Monday morning. Ash from Anak Krakatau spread across airspace, affecting flights to Singapore and several international destinations. Authorities said the volcano erupted repeatedly, producing lava fountains, seismic activity, and powerful booming sounds. Indonesia's meteorological agency reported ash reaching altitudes between 20,000 and 50,000 feet around Java and Sumatra. Officials urged airlines to process refunds quickly and provide passengers with timely updates about cancelled flights. Health authorities advised residents to remain indoors and wear masks, warning ash could irritate eyes and airways. Anak Krakatau has a dangerous history, including its 2018 collapse that triggered a deadly tsunami. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Indonesia,volcanic eruption,Anak Krakatau,170,000 passengers,eight airports,1,558 delayed flights,volcanic ash,Singapore flights,Java,Sumatra,lava fountains,seismic activity,2018 tsunami
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