When Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday some 150 kilometers from Jakarta, it reminded the modern world that the earth's oldest forces still hold authority over its newest systems. Eight airports fell silent, nearly 3,000 flights were grounded, and more than 340,000 people were suspended in the uncertain space between where they were and where they meant to be. By Tuesday, the ash had settled enough for five airports — including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta — to reopen, beginning the slow work of restoration. The volcano has quieted for now, though authorities watch it still, knowing that pati
Jakarta airport reopens after volcanic ash crisis strands hundreds of thousands
Over 340,000 passengers were stranded across eight airports due to volcanic ash disrupting nearly 3,000 flights.