The volcano located on Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull glacier is calming down, which is allowing scientists to monitor the nearby Katla volcano. The European airports are also reopening their airstrips, bringing good news to travelers all over the world.
Scientists have noted that the ash deposits from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano are slowing, but there seems to be an increase in the severity of the tremors sent out from underneath the volcano. Volcano specialists are speculating that there may be activity inside the volcano or underneath the tectonic plate that they are not aware of, which is making them more concerned about the nearby Katla, reported Reuters.
With the Eyjafjallajokull volcano slowing down and the ash cloud that traveled across Europe clearing up, the Eurocontrol has confirmed opening 21,000 flights, according to Canada’s CBC network.
The list of the open airports includes London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Dusseldorf (DUS), Vienna (VIE), Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG), Zurich-Kloten (ZRH), Amsterdam (AMS), Brussels (BRU), Milan Malpensa (MXP), Rome Fiumicino (FCO), Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO), Moscow Domodedovo (DME), Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN), and Oslo (OSL).
The Eyjafjallajokull volcano had been pouring out ash for over a week, making some people nervous that this could be a repeat of its 1821 eruption that lasted for two years.
While this Icelandic volcano has caused many problems for Iceland and the rest of Europe, these pale in comparison to the prospect of the larger neighboring volcano Katla erupting, scientists are projecting. Iceland’s government officials reported to BBC News that they have drawn up a comprehensive plan of action to minimize losses in the event that Katla erupts.
People have felt the effects of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano eruption all over the world, as travelers going to and from Europe have had their flights canceled, leaving many stranded abroad. Those visiting Europe have been stuck there, wondering if there is any hope in sight for their departure home.
European airlines have reported a $1.7 billion loss from at least 100,000 canceled trips and issued refunds. The German airspace has finally opened up for flights, and some travelers from the U.K. are still suffering from the effects.
The European government officials are offering assistance to the airline industry, similar to the actions of the U.S. government in the aftermath of the American airline industry crash following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center in New York.
Scientists have noted that the ash deposits from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano are slowing, but there seems to be an increase in the severity of the tremors sent out from underneath the volcano. Volcano specialists are speculating that there may be activity inside the volcano or underneath the tectonic plate that they are not aware of, which is making them more concerned about the nearby Katla, reported Reuters.
With the Eyjafjallajokull volcano slowing down and the ash cloud that traveled across Europe clearing up, the Eurocontrol has confirmed opening 21,000 flights, according to Canada’s CBC network.
The list of the open airports includes London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Dusseldorf (DUS), Vienna (VIE), Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG), Zurich-Kloten (ZRH), Amsterdam (AMS), Brussels (BRU), Milan Malpensa (MXP), Rome Fiumicino (FCO), Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO), Moscow Domodedovo (DME), Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN), and Oslo (OSL).
The Eyjafjallajokull volcano had been pouring out ash for over a week, making some people nervous that this could be a repeat of its 1821 eruption that lasted for two years.
While this Icelandic volcano has caused many problems for Iceland and the rest of Europe, these pale in comparison to the prospect of the larger neighboring volcano Katla erupting, scientists are projecting. Iceland’s government officials reported to BBC News that they have drawn up a comprehensive plan of action to minimize losses in the event that Katla erupts.
People have felt the effects of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano eruption all over the world, as travelers going to and from Europe have had their flights canceled, leaving many stranded abroad. Those visiting Europe have been stuck there, wondering if there is any hope in sight for their departure home.
European airlines have reported a $1.7 billion loss from at least 100,000 canceled trips and issued refunds. The German airspace has finally opened up for flights, and some travelers from the U.K. are still suffering from the effects.
The European government officials are offering assistance to the airline industry, similar to the actions of the U.S. government in the aftermath of the American airline industry crash following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center in New York.
