Europe under threat of Icelandic volcanic ash
Europe under threat of Icelandic volcanic ash released by Grimsvoetn could affect air traffic
Icelandic volcanic ash Grimsvoetn released by European air traffic continues to threaten, although the intensity decreased, allowing the reopening of the international airport in Iceland. "The question is whether Tuesday ashes will affect Scotland and Northern Ireland, says expert Gunnar Gudmundsson, the Icelandic Meteorological Institute.
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Strength eruption is still considered "significant" and, according to meteorologist Peitur Arason, "Low-altitude currents blowing in the direction of Great Britain, while at higher altitudes, direction is northwest.
Because of current low altitude air traffic in Europe could be disrupted in the coming days.
European air safety organization Eurocontrol, said Tuesday that neither Monday nor airports will be closed from outside Iceland.
Institute of British weather, the Met Office, said that volcanic ash will reach over Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday night.
Loganair cargo company has already announced the cancellation of 36 flights scheduled Monday, mostly in Scotland. The ash cloud is likely to expand to France and Spain, warns Eurocontrol.
The eruption of another volcano, Iceland, Eyjafjoell in April 2011, has caused serious disruption to air transport in Europe, with more than 100,000 flights were canceled and several million passengers stranded for a month.
U.S. President Barack Obama will leave Ireland in Dublin on Monday evening destination, instead of Tuesday morning because of the risk of disruption of air traffic as a result of an Icelandic volcano emitted ash, according to White House spokesperson.
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