Eruption Economics: Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa Volcano Brings Air Travel to Its Knees The recent eruption of Mount Anak Krakatoa, off the coast of Java, has brought air travel in the region to a grinding halt.
The disruption reveals our reliance on aviation and the fragile balance between human activity and natural events.
Six airports in Indonesia suspended operations due to the volcanic ash, affecting more than 22,000 passengers and grounding over 200 flights.