The volcano erupted twice on Sunday, Sept. 6

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The Anak Krakatau volcano erupted twice on Sunday, Sept. 6, sending ash across Indonesia and disrupting air travel

Eight airports were closed, and more than 1,500 flights were canceled, leaving 170,000 travelers stranded

Authorities urged residents to stay indoors and wear masks to limit eye and respiratory irritation in affected areas

About 170,000 travelers were left stranded in Indonesia after a volcano erupted, causing ash to drift across the country.

According to the BBC and the Associated Press, the volcanic island of Anak Krakatau — located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the…

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