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Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk TATAN SYUFLANA and NINIEK KARMINI, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· September 6, 2026
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Key points Indonesia's Geological Agency is monitoring the situation. From Jakarta, Indonesia: A volcanic eruption has prompted flight cancellations at several airports.
From Jakarta, Indonesia: A volcanic eruption has prompted flight cancellations at several airports. The eruption occurred at Anak Krakatau volcano, causing volcanic ash to drift across parts of western Indonesia. As a result, all flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport were cancelled, and other domestic airports were disrupted.
The volcanic island is located between the main Java and Sumatra islands, in the Sunda Strait. Indonesia's Geological Agency is monitoring the situation.
Further details about the eruption and its impact are available from the source, including information from Indonesia's Geological Agency.
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Category: News Published: September 6, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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