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A Volcano Sends Ash Into the Sky!

A volcano in Indonesia erupted and sent ash very high! Planes could not fly, and many people had to wait. Let's learn about this amazing volcano!

1 min readLevel 3September 7, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

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volcano

/vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/

noun

A mountain that can send hot rocks, ash, and fire into the sky

“The volcano sent ash high into the sky.”

erupted

/ɪˈrʌptɪd/

verb

When a volcano suddenly sends out ash, rocks, or hot liquid

“The volcano erupted and made a big cloud.”

ash

/æʃ/

noun

Very small, light pieces that come from something that burned

“The ash from the volcano covered the cars.”

canceled

/ˈkænsəld/

verb

Stopped something that was planned from happening

“The game was canceled because of the rain.”

passengers

/ˈpæsɪndʒəz/

noun

People who travel in a plane, bus, car, or train

“The passengers waited for the next plane.”

powerful

/ˈpaʊəfəl/

adjective

Very strong, having a lot of force or energy

“The powerful wind blew the trees down.”

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A volcano in Indonesia erupted this weekend! Its name is Anak Krakatau. That means "Child of Krakatau" in Indonesian! It is a small island in the sea. The volcano sent ash very high into the sky!

The ash went over cities and airports. Planes could not fly because of the ash. Hundreds of flights were canceled on Sunday. Many passengers had to wait at the airport. It was safe, but people were very patient!

Anak Krakatau is a very active volcano. It grew from the ocean almost 100 years ago! Scientists watch it carefully every day. Volcanoes are powerful and amazing parts of nature. Earth is always changing and surprising us!

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

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Where is the volcano Anak Krakatau?
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Why were flights canceled?
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What does "Anak Krakatau" mean?
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How did Anak Krakatau form?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

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What is the name of the volcano in the article?
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What did the volcano send into the sky?
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Why could planes not fly on Sunday?
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What does "Anak Krakatau" mean in Indonesian?
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How do scientists help keep people safe from volcanoes?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

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What would you do if you saw a volcano?
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Can you think of other amazing things in nature?
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If your flight was canceled, how would you feel?
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What is the most exciting thing about volcanoes?
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If you were a scientist, what would you study?

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