The Bardabunga volcano in Iceland, which has been the subject of heightened scrutiny and international alarm in recent days, began erupting on Thursday night
So far, the eruption appeared to consist mainly of basaltic lava, which does not create the explosive ash clouds that are hazardous to aviation and in some cases can affect the Earth's climate
However, the Icelandic Meteorological Office issued a code red aviation alert, which indicates that an eruption is occurring or is imminent, and potentially hazardous to aircraft. No ash clouds had been detected by the UK Met office, which monitors such hazards throughout Europe, as of midnight eastern time. Read more...
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Code Red Aviation Alert Issued As Icelandic Volcano Begins Erupting
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