Tag: Ternate

Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia hit air travel

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia in recent days have forced the closure of two airports and disrupted some flights to the holiday island of Bali, officials said Wednesday. Mount Gamalama on the eastern island of Ternate erupted early Wednesday after a moderate earthquake in the area, sending ash up to 600 meters (1,900 feet) into the air and closing the island’s airport, said the national disaster agency. “People are advised to stay […]