The ash cloud produced by the eruption of a sub-glacial volcano in Iceland brought chaos to the European air industry between 14 and 21 April. Since then, disruption to flights has continued ...
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia grounded flights between Australia and Bali overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning, as the volcanic ash cloud posed a safety threat. “Due to volcanic ash ...
JAKARTA, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted eight times on Thursday, spewing a plume of volcanic ash up to 8,000 m (26,250 ft) high, officials said, as the government ...
Aviation safety consultant Michael Daniel told CNA that in the worst-case scenario, the abrasiveness of volcanic ash on the engine blades can cause an engine “flame-out”, or shutdown. And yes, there ...
So why is it so dangerous to fly into an ash cloud? The biggest danger of flying through an ash cloud is the impact on the engines. An erupting volcano spews ash and particles into the sky ...
Ash Cloud Hangs Over Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki After Eight Eruptions JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted eight times on Thursday, spewing a plume of ...
According to Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency, the eruptions have intensified, with volcanic ash and debris blanketing nearby villages, burning down homes, and even affecting a convent.