No because the last time it happened aeroplanes hadn't been invented.
Icelandic Volcanic Eruption - Significant Disruption to UK Flights
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No because the last time it happened aeroplanes hadn't been invented.
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i love the way bbc news were making out like it was the end of the world this morning - god what a disgracful piece of broadcasting.
yeh it sucks people got delayed with flights but really its just an eurption - happens all the time.
yeh it sucks people got delayed with flights but really its just an eurption - happens all the time.
Lol, it's never happened like this before tbh.
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I wonder when the panic buying will start ?
Brb off to Tesco..
Bacon stocked up.
*mops brow*
Iheard about the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull the other day and the warnings of a subsequent bigger eruption. Although ts caused chsos t's definately an exciting event. Watch out for some very vivid sunsets around for the next few days/weeks! 
Well, I'm relieved this didn't happen a few weeks ago on my visit to Iceland. Here's a photo of it resting between the two ice caps:
If this is the level of disruption to air travel with a small eruption, I fear what Katla will cause if it goes off. Limited to no air travel for several months could be a result, airlines going bust?
If this is the level of disruption to air travel with a small eruption, I fear what Katla will cause if it goes off. Limited to no air travel for several months could be a result, airlines going bust?
great picture!
Would be pretty devestating if it leads to Katla erupting, causing delays for a few days from something like this, As you said, Katla will make it go on for Months. Devestating! but still amazing. wish i could get over to Iceland and see some of this!
Although I'd be very happy If it was the other way around, say I'd just spent two weeks in florida and was due to fly back this week. The insurance would be paying for an extended stay
Damn! I knew there was a reason I should have booked my holiday a week later. Still, think I'd rather be home than have that to worry about (they may cover the hotel, but what about all the other expenses, lost income, and so forth).
And that's because...
The last time Eyjafjallajokull erupted, the Wright Brothers hadn't done their 'thing' yet.
It's not looking good given past history. While history is no guarantee, with all three recorded prior eruptions of Eyjafjallajokull being followed by eruptions of Katla, its odds on that it will happen.
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is all this ash high in the sky or can it effect us here - air quality etc?
The ash could fall as far as UK if the particles are thick enough and jet stream currents are in place. You would need reasonable winds though for it to strip car paint, effectively sand blasting.
On the outer perimeter ring road around Iceland you get dust clouds which are whipped about by the 80-90mph winds which can do some serious damage to your vehicle.
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I’m into radio and communications. First they inflict Kerry Katona on us, then Landisbanki collapses, now this! Curse you Icelandic types!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34mHZgP9vkc
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Not sure you'll get on due to demand attributed to the publicity, but have a look at Radarvirtuel. Literally nothing airborne further north than Stanstead. Erie, the only time I can remember it being like this was September 2001.
This might be a precursor to Katla erupting. Not the end of the world. But it could cause widespread problems globally. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katla
Its not just about flights getting cancelled. There are potentially wider implications.