[Doom/Gloom] Mount Eyjafjallajokull / Eyjafjallajoekull Volcano

[dystopia]

End of the world/Repent/Killer Cloud/etc.


Iceland's volcanic ash halts flights across Europe
http://www.google.com/hos...zPd3Iap7_s3YDBfQD9F3PH9O0

LONDON — An enormous ash cloud from a remote Icelandic volcano caused the biggest flight disruption since the 2001 terrorist attacks Thursday as it drifted over northern Europe and stranded travelers on six continents. Officials said it could take days for the skies to become safe again in one of aviation's most congested areas.

The cloud, floating miles (kilometers) above Earth and capable of knocking out jet engines, wrecked travel plans for tens of thousands of people, from tourists and business travelers to politicians and royals. They couldn't see the source of their frustration — except indirectly, when the ash created vivid red and lavender sunsets.

Non-emergency flights in Britain were canceled, and most will stay grounded until at least midday Friday. Authorities in Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Belgium also closed their air space. France shut down 24 airports, including the main hub of Charles de Gaulle in Paris, Germany's Berlin and Hamburg were shut Thursday evening, and several flights out of the U.S. had to double back.

Kyla Evans, spokeswoman for air traffic service Eurocontrol, said half of all trans-Atlantic flights were expected to be canceled Friday.
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lmao at the ashhole in the Hooters hoodie.

[stroh]

lmao at the ashhole in the Hooters hoodie.

LOL

And did the dude just take the mic from the boom operator or what?   "Here, quit wavin' that *fudge*er around and just give it to me.  I'll do it myself."

[mcavoy]

i hope that thing stops erupting soon.  i have to travel to germany for some training in May and I read one article where they quoted someone saying the ash spewing could go on for weeks.  if it blocks me going there i'm alright w/it, but if i get over there and stuck there because of it, that wouldn't be cool.

[gleek]

The name of that volcano looks like something my son would type on the keyboard.

[stroh]

Mount Eyjafjallajokull.  Ok.

Eyjafjallajoekull Volcano.  Huh.

I wonder:

[mcavoy]

Mount Eyjafjallajokull.  Ok.

Eyjafjallajoekull Volcano.  Huh.

I wonder:

thanks for reminding me of one of the worst Hanks movies ever!

[stroh]

 

That's one of the cornerstones of the foundation on this Godforsaken intergoogle outpost.

[RinaA]

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[Aske]

I almost agree to that, even the eruption of Mt. Eyjafjallajokull has disrupted air travel again.  The volcano re-erupted and a change of winds caused an ash cloud to stop air travel again.  Luckily for travelers this time it was only overnight and not for days.  There is chatter that the volcano may erupt again, causing delays in air travel yet again.  If it is at all possible, I would recommend not flying into any regions affected by this volcano until it is certain that there will be no more activity from the volcano. 

yeh, you know how volcanoes work alright. ....

[stroh]

I almost agree to that, even the eruption of Mt. Eyjafjallajokull has disrupted air travel again.  The volcano re-erupted and a change of winds caused an ash cloud to stop air travel again.  Luckily for travelers this time it was only overnight and not for days.  There is chatter that the volcano may erupt again, causing delays in air travel yet again.  If it is at all possible, I would recommend not flying into any regions affected by this volcano until it is certain that there will be no more activity from the volcano. 

yeh, you know how volcanoes work alright. ....

From: Karen


Well yeah.  After enough beers.  One eruption and you hear snoring.  You're good.

[Salamander]

Guys, do me a favor and remove the spamlink from your quotes. Thanks, the non-management

[dystopia]

Guys, do me a favor and remove the spamlink from your quotes. Thanks, the non-management

lol.  Forgot about that.  I'll get it.  Thanks!