Bali's Mount Agung has first major volcano eruption since 1963

Bali’s Mount Agung has first major volcano eruption since 1963

The morning of Mount Agung eruption was seen at Muncan Village on November 28, 2017 in Karangasem regency, Bali, Indonesia. Great volcanic activity in lifting back to level IV by volcanology center and geological hazard mitigation (PVMBG). Lava cool down quickly, bali service in closed temporarily due to the impact of the eruption of volcano Agung. (Photo: Muhammad Fauzy/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The international airport on the Indonesian island of Bali is closed for a third day due to an erupting volcano. Bali airport spokesman Arie Ahsannurohim said the airport would be closed until Thursday morning. He said Wednesday morning that volcanic ash has not been detected at the airport yet, but observations show it has reached an altitude of 25,000 feet and was being blown southward and southwestward toward the airport.

Tuesday’s closing affected more than 440 flights carrying more than 59,500 passengers. Mount Agung has been at the highest alert level since Monday and has spewed clouds of ash for days. The eruptions marked the first major activity from Mount Agung since 1963. (AP)