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| Iceland Volcano Erupts ! | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 14 2010, 11:51 PM (3,634 Views) | |
| Earendel | Apr 17 2010, 09:01 PM Post #11 |
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and so it continues... Risk of Katla: Could 2nd Icelandic Volcano Eruption Follow? The eruptions of the comparatively small Eyjafjallajökull glacier volcano in Iceland have historically preceded massive eruptions by the more feared Mount Katla. Experts are concerned that the present volcanic eruption could trigger activity at Mount Katla, which is potentially much more dangerous. Its last major eruption was in 1918. Icelandic volcanologists consider it plausible that Katla may erupt, and that is why they are monitoring Katla very closely right now. There are eruption channels between Eyjafjallajökull and Katla and magma could shoot into the Katla volcano. Katla might only need a nudge. Effects of Katla's eruption would put the present air travel chaos in the shade, inflicting much greater economic losses upon Europe. Deposits from the ash cloud formed by Katla when it erupted spectacularly in 1755 can still be found in peat bogs in Shetland and other parts of northern Europe. ![]() Zoom on lightning caused by electrical discharge within volcanic ash column, Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland ...Whether or not the eruptions go on for nearly a year as the past eruptions did, only time will tell: 1. Some experts suggest that the present eruption could soon start tapering off; yet 2. Some leading volcanologists have warned that eruptions from Icelandic volcanic activity could last for up to a year. We can expect the volcanic ash already spewing out of Iceland to hang around in the skies for the next couple of weeks with many planes grounded across many European countries, but if Katla goes then it might last for months. Back in 1783 another volcano in Iceland caused thick fog across Europe and even spread as far as the US, for eight months! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dk-matai/risk-of-katla-could-a-2nd_b_541755.html |
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| Deleted User | Apr 18 2010, 11:26 AM Post #12 |
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Current readings on Katla: http://hraun.vedur.is/ja/Katla2009/eyja_uppsafn.html |
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| Earendel | Apr 18 2010, 07:14 PM Post #13 |
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Thanks for the chart Israeli!! ![]() |
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| Deleted User | Apr 19 2010, 01:36 PM Post #14 |
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Some nice photos of the mountain every ten minutes: http://picasaweb.google.com/102175391233488315229/EyjafjallajokullVolcano19thOfApril2010#5461931084195949058 |
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| Silver | Apr 20 2010, 03:25 AM Post #15 |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw8mXi6tjsc&feature=channel Awesome prophetic word (2004) of this wonder! Amazing@ http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=Dr.+Owuor&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=467c3568f2eec009 Edited by Earendel, Apr 20 2010, 08:24 AM.
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| Earendel | Apr 20 2010, 08:29 AM Post #16 |
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Ash Fallout Worse than 9/11: official 'This crisis is costing airlines at least $200 million a day in lost revenues' The closing of the skies over Europe caused by an Icelandic volcano spewing ash is having a greater impact on the air travel industry than 9/11, says an air authority official. Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO for the Air Transport Association (IATA), said Monday that European governments have failed to mitigate the loss of billions of dollars in business. "We are far enough into this crisis to express our dissatisfaction on how governments have managed it -- with no risk assessment, no consultation, no co-ordination and no leadership. This crisis is costing airlines at least $200 million a day in lost revenues and the European economy is suffering billions of dollars in lost business," Bisignani said in a statement. "In the face of such dire economic consequences, it is incredible that Europe's transport ministers have taken five days to organize a teleconference." The air industry took a significant hit in the weeks and months after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as travellers stayed home, questioning the safety of air travel. Airline shares fell in early trading Monday and European Union competition chief Joaquin Almunia said the EU Commission is considering easing stringent rules for state aid to airlines. British Airways, which says it has lost $22 to $30 million U.S. a day in passenger and freight revenue, said it asked the European Union and national governments for compensation. Eruptions from the Icelandic volcano spewing ash are weakening, according to Britain's national weather service, but the ash cloud continues to blow across the Britain and Europe, stranding millions of travellers. EU leaders reached a deal on Monday, agreeing to allow airlines to operate in designated zones starting this morning. Millions of travellers, including many Canadians, have been grounded in Europe and abroad since last Thursday, shelling out money for extended hotel stays and frantically trying to rebook flights home. After five days of frustration and uncertainty, some Europe-bound passengers stuck at Montreal's Trudeau airport hoped to get their first taste of freedom as six transatlantic flights prepared to leave the airport Monday night. "We will have six new flights leaving tonight for Paris, Amsterdam and Geneva," Aéroports de Montréal spokeswoman Stephanie Lepage said. "But we are asking passengers to get the confirmation of their flight before coming to the terminal." The same seemed true for Toronto. About 60 visitors, most of them French, sat in groups waiting for word on their fate as the Greater Toronto Airport Authority announced as many as 17 cancelled flights -- primarily to London, Paris and Frankfurt -- throughout the day. By the end of the day, it appeared some flights to Paris and Munich would proceed. "Nobody knows what to do. There is no order," said Jimmy Cavret, a Parisian stranded since Thursday after a two-week trip through the U.S. In a news statement Monday afternoon, Air Canada said the carrier's flights to and from London Heathrow, Frankfurt and Munich remained cancelled. Flights destined for and leaving from Geneva, Paris, Zurich, Tel Aviv and Rome, however, may be back in operation late Monday. Meanwhile, Air Canada flights to and from Newfoundland airports resumed Monday following early morning cancellations amid concerns the ash cloud would reach Canada's East Coast. "Should the ash ... return as a risk factor, airports and air carriers would be advised and adjust operations accordingly," said Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick. Transport Canada said it was working with Environment Canada and NAV Canada to monitor weather patterns and it would update travellers and airlines as the situation develops. Although ash is no longer an immediate concern, officials said fog descended on the St. John's International Airport, causing its own delays. NDP consumer protection critic Glenn Thibeault pressed the government Monday in question period on the amount of assistance Canada is providing for Canadians stranded abroad because of the ash cloud. "The European governments are taking action -- Britain is sending a navy ship ... is working with Spain to use their airports to fly their citizens home," Thibeault said. "Canadian travellers haven't been as lucky." Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal and the warship HMS Ocean are expected to be sent across the English Channel to retrieve British citizens, while HMS Albion will go to northern Spain to pick up British troops trying to get home from Afghanistan. Thibeault said the Canadian government has offered "little more than a (toll-free number) and an Internet link." Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon said Canadian officials continue to monitor the situation and offer consular assistance. © Copyright (c) The Ottawa Citizen http://www.ottawacitizen.com/travel/fallout+worse+than+official/2927200/story.html |
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| Silver | Apr 22 2010, 01:24 AM Post #17 |
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http://www.repubx.com/ click 4th one down Incredible Photos of Iceland's Volcano by DFX April 21, 2010 18:53 As ash from Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano continued to keep European airspace shut down over the weekend, affecting millions of travelers around the world, some government agencies and airlines clashed over the flight bans. Some restricted airspace is now beginning to open up and some l... [More] Edited by Silver, Apr 22 2010, 01:26 AM.
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| Deleted User | Apr 28 2010, 11:39 AM Post #18 |
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A great real time veb cam of Katla, which, by the way, has been quaking today. http://www.ruv.is/katla/
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