CroatiaSeven Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed on Monday morning due to volcanic ash from eruptions at Anak Krakatoa, according to the minister of transportation. The volcanic ash, originating from a volcano halfway between Java and Sumatra, has covered Jakarta and surrounding areas, leading to the closure of airports. Anak Krakatoa, meaning 'child of Krakatoa,' emerged in an area previously occupied by the older Krakatoa volcano, which was destroyed in massive eruptions in 1883, killing over 36,000 people after a series of tsunamis. A tsunami following Anak Krakatoa's eruption in 2018 killed more than 400 people. The Ministry of Transportation reported that over 270,000 people were affected by flight delays, rerouting, or cancellations of 2,300 flights. Jakarta's main airport will remain closed until 6 PM local time, along with six other airports, while an airport in southern Sumatra has reopened. The minister noted uncertainty about when the situation would end due to dynamic weather conditions. Volcanologist Surono warned that windy and dry conditions spread sulfur- and silicon-rich ash everywhere, posing risks to airplane engines. The volcano-monitor링
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