Anak Krakatau is erupting. In 1883, Krakatau was devastating
Indonesia has gradually resumed flights at Jakarta airport and four other facilities following a two-day closure caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau. The volcanic activity disrupted hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport and left between 170,000 and 300,000 travelers stranded across eight airports. Volcanic ash triggered the suspensions, but operations are now returning to normal as the ash clears. The eruption was powerful enough to be captured in satellite imagery on September 9, 2026.
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- ✓ Anak Krakatau erupted for 25 hours.
- ✓ The eruption caused the closure of eight airports.
- ✓ Jakarta airport, Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport, suspended hundreds of flights.
- ✓ Flights resumed at Jakarta airport and four other airports after a two-day closure.
What changed
Jakarta airport and four other Indonesian airports have reopened after a two-day suspension of flights.
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Jakarta Airport and Other Indonesian Hubs Reopen After Anak Krakatau Eruption
Indonesia has gradually resumed flights at Jakarta airport and four other facilities following a two-day closure caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau. The volcanic activity disrupted hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport and left between 170,000 and 300,000 travelers stranded across eight airports. Volcanic ash triggered the suspensions, but operations are now returning to normal as the ash clears. The eruption was powerful enough to be captured in satellite imagery on September 9, 2026.
Why it matters
Anak Krakatau is part of the Ring of Fire, making Indonesia one of the most volcanic nations globally. The current activity recalls the devastating 1883 eruption of Krakatau. This history drives ongoing concerns regarding the potential for mega-tsunamis during significant volcanic events.
What is confirmed
- Anak Krakatau erupted for 25 hours.
- The eruption caused the closure of eight airports.
- Jakarta airport, Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport, suspended hundreds of flights.
- Flights resumed at Jakarta airport and four other airports after a two-day closure.
- The eruption was visible from space on September 9, 2026.
- AirAsia flights were impacted by the eruption.
Still unconfirmed
- The eruption left 300,000 travelers stranded.
What to watch next
- Official reports on the total number of stranded passengers
- Further seismic activity or ash plumes from Anak Krakatau
- Government warnings regarding tsunami risks
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- AP News — Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
- BBC — Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia's main airport
- CBS News — Indonesia volcano eruption cancels hundreds of flights in major airport hub
- The Guardian — Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 170,000 travellers stranded as eight airports closed
- CNBC — Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport
- CNN — Anak Krakatau eruption: Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports
- BBC — Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closures
- Reuters — Indonesia's 'Ring of Fire': Key facts about the world's most volcanic nation
- Reuters — Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport, four others after Anak Krakatau ash clears
- The Conversation — Anak Krakatau is erupting. In 1883, Krakatau was devastating – could that happen again?
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