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World
A Deadlier Volcanic Blast To Come?
April 19, 2010 As the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano wreaks havoc on air transportation in Europe, it's worth remembering that the North Atlantic island has produced far deadlier blasts in the past, and that it's likely to do so again.
Europe
European Flights Resume, But Ash Still A Threat
April 19, 2010 A deal struck by European Union transportation ministers launched a few flights Monday and may permit more on Tuesday. But fresh ash from the eruption of a volcano in Iceland continues to complicate air travel conditions.
Science
Hazy Ash Cloud Forecast Complicates Air Travel
April 19, 2010 Forecasters can see the volcanic ash cloud on satellite images, and they can forecast which way it's going. But they can't tell exactly how much ash is in the air — or at what point it poses a hazard to airplanes. That's complicating efforts to decide how much of Europe's airspace can be reopened to travel.
Science
Inside The Plume, A Volcano Tells Its Secrets
April 19, 2010 If you really want to know what's up with a volcano, you need to sample the material it's spewing out. To do that, two volcanologists set out for the giant clouds coming from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland.
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