Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on September 6, sending ash clouds up to 50,000 feet and disrupting flights across the region. The eruption affected 209 flights, including several international services, and left hundreds of passengers stranded. No casualties were reported, while authorities advised people to stay 3 kilometres from the crater.

Mount Anak Krakatau has erupted since late on Friday, with volcanic ash disrupting hundreds of flights as Indonesia faces a string of natural disasters across the archipelago.

Indonesia suspended operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa disrupted airspace, affecting more than 22,000 passengers and…