Summary
The ash drifted over Jakarta, making the air unsafe for flying ✈️.
Eight airports were shut, and about 170,000 passengers were affected.
Schools switched to online lessons and people were asked to wear masks.
Key Points
5 points1
The volcano erupted late on Friday, releasing ash that rose up to 15,000 metres.
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Ash can damage airplane engines, so flights were cancelled for safety.
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Jakarta’s main airport stayed closed until the evening.
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Other nearby airports stayed closed at least until the next morning.
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Scientists warn more eruptions could happen, so authorities keep monitoring.
New Words to Learn
2 wordsengine
the part of an airplane that makes it move through the air
monitoring
watching something closely to see what happens
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