(This article relates to the 2010 eruption at Eyjafjallajokull. For information on the May 2011 eruption at Grimsvotn, please check the IceNews homepage for regular updates) The gas cloud from South Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcanic eruption reached a height of ten kilometres yesterday evening before settling back to six kilometres. Gunnar Gudjonsson at the Icelandic Meteorological Office told Visir.is that the volcano is producing large amounts of ash again and the cloud is darker than in previous days.
The wind is mostly blowing the ash southeast, which could have an effect on aviation in Ireland, Wales and western England, Gudjonsson says. Over a dozen small earthquakes were registered at the volcano yesterday, but they stopped around 02.00 and none was over 2 on the Richter Scale.
Gudjonsson said that the volcano appears to be entering a new phase, saying that volcanic activity seems to have reduced with a shift back from lava to more ash production. This does not, however, mean that the eruption is coming to an end just yet.
Photographer: Anders Peter Amsnæs / www.imagix.dk
Iceland volcano entering a new phase. Maybe another possible eruption. Do update monitoring and release reliable informations as soon as possible. Thank you.
Looks like it can cost some future problems for airports in Europe.
We have learn how to live witrh such a situation. One time could be fine another major problems vacation period is soon.
On pahe http://www.airportsbase.com
more info about airports and travel links.
major problems if people can’t reach their vacation spot – in many cases the third vacasion this year
I could find a thousand other reasons to cry out – slow down – relaxe – mother nature rules right now
It’s my first vacation this year and it’s my first trip to Iceland.
My flight is next week. I will be diappointed if it’s cancelled.