Indonesia Reopens Major Airports After Anak Krakatau Eruption Strands Thousands
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- The Jakarta Post
- Asahi Shimbun
- Kyodo News
- CNA
- The Straits Times
- CNN Brasil
- Frankfurter Allgemeine
- South China Morning Post
- ANSA
- Aftenposten
- Rappler
- The Korea Herald
- Taipei Times
- Bangkok Post
- Reuters
- Associated Press
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Indonesia reopened its main international airport in Jakarta and several other regional hubs on Tuesday after a series of eruptions from Mount Anak Krakatau forced widespread closures. The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and four other airports near Jakarta and on the island of Java resumed operations after wind blew volcanic ash away from the areas. According to the Indonesian transport ministry, the eruption began late Friday and led to the closure of eight airports over the weekend. The disruptions affected approximately 341,000 travelers and resulted in the cancellation or delay of nearly 3,000 flights. While most airports have reopened, some reports indicate that two or three airports remain closed, including Radin Inten II in Lampung.
Mount Anak Krakatau, located about 150 kilometers from Jakarta between the islands of Java and Sumatra, is one of roughly 130 active volcanoes in Indonesia. It emerged a century ago from the caldera of the original Krakatau, which destroyed itself in 1883 and killed more than 36,000 people. A 2018 eruption of Anak Krakatau also triggered a tsunami that killed over 400 people. Current monitoring by the Geological Agency suggests that while a long continuous eruption episode has ended, the probability of new eruptions remains high.
Government responses varied by region. The Banten Regional Disaster Management Agency implemented a seven step preparedness plan including evacuation mapping and the distribution of disaster alert bags. President Prabowo Subianto called for a significant increase in the disaster mitigation budget, citing the need for more helicopters and water pumps for a country located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. In the aviation sector, Singapore Airlines added eight relief flights to assist stranded passengers, while airlines in Taiwan canceled several flights to Jakarta.
Outlets with a center lean focused on the broad logistical impact and the geological history of the volcano. Center left sources emphasized the specific government preparedness steps and safety advice for travelers. Center right sources highlighted the impact on specific groups, such as stranded domestic helpers from Hong Kong and the travel disruptions of foreign dignitaries.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- Emphasized the detailed government emergency response protocols and practical safety guidance for the public.
- Centre
- Focused on the general scale of travel disruptions and the historical context of the volcano.
- Centre-right
- Highlighted the specific human interest angles and the impact on international travelers and workers.
Sources
- Centre ANSA: A volcano erupts in Indonesia, Jakarta airport stopped
- Centre-right Aftenposten: Three new volcanic eruptions in Indonesia
- Centre-left Asahi Shimbun: 7 airports closed due to volcanic plume, affecting 340,000 people; areas around Indonesia capital
- Centre Associated Press: Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure - AP News
- Centre Bangkok Post: Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport, four others after Anak Krakatau ash clears
- Centre CNA: SIA to add 8 relief flights between Singapore and Jakarta for customers affected by Mount Anak Krakatau eruption
- Centre CNN Brasil: Volcano eruption in Indonesia affects more than 340 thousand travelers
- Centre CNN Brasil: Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport after dispersal of volcanic ash
- Centre-right Frankfurter Allgemeine: After volcanic eruption: Airports in Indonesia resume operations
- Centre Kyodo News: Indonesia reopens 5 airports after closure due to volcanic ash
- Centre-left Rappler: Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport, 4 others after ash clears
- Centre Reuters: Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau ash clears; new eruptions being monitored - Reuters
- Centre-right South China Morning Post: Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis in Indonesia
- Centre-right South China Morning Post: Hong Kong families hit as volcanic ash strands up to 200 helpers in Indonesia
- Centre-left Taipei Times: Taiwan airlines halt Jakarta flights as volcanic ash disrupts air travel
- Centre-left Tempo English: Six Airports Reopen as Three Remain Closed After Anak Krakatau Eruption
- Centre-left Tempo English: Is It Safe to Travel to Indonesia After Volcanic Eruption? Latest Advice
- Centre-left Tempo English: How Banten Is Responding to Anak Krakatau's Volcanic Ashfall
- Centre-left The Jakarta Post: Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis
- Centre-left The Jakarta Post: Travelers scramble as Anak Krakatau ash exposes gaps in contingency plans
- Centre-right The Korea Herald: Indonesian airports reopen after Anak Krakatau ash clears
- Centre-right The Straits Times: Anak Krakatau eruption: SIA adds 8 relief flights between Jakarta and Singapore
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