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 stoked fears of a mega-tsunami. Then a 6.2 earthquake struck Java on Friday. So the volcano and quake heightened public concern.
The ash disrupted air travel. It passed through communities. Airports halted operations to stay safe. The quake rattled Java on Friday. The volcano was still going for more than a day. People nearby reported breathing problems.