Indonesia volcano eruption cancels hundreds of flights in major airport hub
- September 6, 2026 / 5:36 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google A volcano eruption in Indonesia on Sunday has forced the cancellation of all flights at the capital city's airport as volcanic ash drifted across the western parts of the country.
- No casualties were reported and no evacuation orders were issued as the nearest settlement is more than 10 miles away, but authorities warned people to stay at least 2 miles clear of the crater.
- Footage filmed from a fishing boat at sea showed lava shooting up from the volcano into the air.
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- September 6, 2026 / 5:36 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google A volcano eruption in Indonesia on Sunday has forced the cancellation of all flights at the capital city's airport as volcanic ash drifted across the western parts of the country.
- No casualties were reported and no evacuation orders were issued as the nearest settlement is more than 10 miles away, but authorities warned people to stay at least 2 miles clear of the crater.
- Footage filmed from a fishing boat at sea showed lava shooting up from the volcano into the air.
Sources: CBS News