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Does anyone know how likely it is that this eruption will cause disruption (to air travel) as severe as the one a few years ago?
by k-mcgrady 12y ago
Does anyone know how likely it is that this eruption will cause disruption (to air travel) as severe as the one a few years ago?
- IvyMike 12y agoIt is less likely if only because the flight regulations aren't as strict--it used to be any measurable ash closed an air space, but this has now been revised to close airspace only if the ash levels are 4mg per cubic meter of air or greater. http://www.iata.org/pressroom/facts_figures/fact_sheets/pages/volcanic-ash.aspx http://www.iata.org/pressroom/facts_figures/fact_sheets/page... http://www.icao.int/publications/documents/9974_en.pdf http://www.icao.int/publications/documents/9974_en.pdf
- tephra 12y agoHard to tell, the icelandic weather service has upgraded Bárðarbunga volcano to color code red which is: "Eruption is imminent with significant emmission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere likely OR eruption is underway or suspected with significant emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere [ash-plume height specified, if possible]."
- hugi 12y agoWell… On one hand, it's believed to be among earth's most powerful volcanic systems. On the other hands, volcanos are impossible to predict.