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Economy 1 week ago
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Volcanic eruptions take toll on economy
Indonesian authorities currently categorize six volcanoes as alert level 3, which signifies an increase in volcanic activity whereby eruptions may occur, just one step shy of the final level that describes a high likelihood of an imminent, substantially more dangerous eruption.
Jakarta 2 weeks ago
Jakarta international airport extends closure after Anak Krakatau eruption
Eight airports halted operations over the weekend after ash was detected in their airspace, disrupting hundreds of flights and leaving more than 170,000 passengers stranded, according to the transport ministry.
Archipelago 2 weeks ago
Eight airports remain shut on Monday due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau
Ash from Anak Krakatau, which sits halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, has blanketed Jakarta and several surrounding areas since it erupted late on Friday, leading to the closure of the airports for safety reasons.
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago
Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects
While most big blasts cool the planet with a sun-dimming haze, the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 blew the equivalent of 60,000 Olympic swimming pools of water into the stratosphere, high above the planet.
Environment 3 years ago
Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects
While most big blasts cool the planet with a sun-dimming haze, the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 blew the equivalent of 60,000 Olympic swimming pools of water into the stratosphere, high above the planet.
Archipelago 4 years ago
Indonesia raises alert level for Anak Krakatau volcano
Authorities bumped the threat of Anak Krakatau, which means Child of Krakatau, to level three of a four-tier volcanic alert system after witnessing a sharp rise in activity in the last month with the biggest eruption coming on Sunday.
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