Anak Krakatau Erupts, Sending Ash Into Atmosphere and Disrupting Flights

Anak Krakatau, a volcano in Indonesia, has produced a powerful eruption that sent ash high into the atmosphere, according to a report from NASA's Earth Observatory.

The eruption disrupted thousands of flights in the region, the report said, as ash clouds posed hazards to aviation and forced airlines to adjust or cancel routes.

NASA's Earth Observatory also noted that the ash has degraded air quality in surrounding areas, though the report did not specify which communities were most affected or provide details on the scale of health impacts.

Anak Krakatau, whose name means "Child of Krakatau," formed in the caldera left by the catastrophic 1883 eruption of Krakatoa and has a history of periodic volcanic activity.

NASA has not released further details on the duration of the eruption or the extent of ongoing monitoring, and additional information from Indonesian authorities was not included in the report.