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Anak Krakatau eruption - live: Airports close due to volcanic ash as 270,000 passengers stranded

The Mirror UK News · 7 September 2026 at 11:47

Anak Krakatau eruption - live: Airports close due to volcanic ash as 270,000 passengers stranded

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted this weekend, sending a cloud of ash 50,000ft into the sky and forcing the cancellation of all flights at the country's main airport

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Anak Krakatau eruption - live: Airports close due to volcanic ash as 270,000 passengers stranded

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