Anak Krakatau continued its eruption for 25 hours straight. Ash drifted over Indonesia. Officials shut down eight airports. People in nearby areas might experience health problems. Four volcanoes erupted 13 times. The eruption fed worries over a mega-tsunami. Then a 6.2 earthquake hit Java on Friday. So the volcano and quake added to the unease.
The ash wreaked havoc on aviation. It passed through communities. Airports halted operations to stay safe. The quake shook Java on Friday. The volcano had kept erupting for more than a day. People nearby struggled to breathe.