Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa erupts, disrupting flights and affecting 270,000 passengers

Anak Krakatoa, located about 150 kilometers from Indonesia’s capital, erupted Saturday, sending lava and massive columns of ash into the sky.

The eruption forced the suspension of flights at Jakarta’s international airport and caused cancellations and delays at other airports across Indonesia, affecting around 270,000 passengers.

Several airport closures and disruptions are expected to continue with thousands of flights impacted.