Summary
The ash fell over Jakarta, covering the main airport and making it unsafe for planes.
After the wind blew the ash away, the airport reopened and flights began again.
Scientists are still watching the volcano in case it erupts more.
Key Points
4 points1
Volcanic ash is tiny gray particles that can damage airplane engines.
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More than 300,000 travelers were affected by the airport closures.
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Four smaller airports also reopened after the ash cleared.
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The volcano is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region with many active volcanoes.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsvolcanic ash
fine gray dust that comes from a volcano
eruption
when a volcano releases ash, lava, or gas
airworthiness
whether a plane is safe to fly
disruption
something that stops normal plans
monitoring
watching something closely
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