Volcano Grounds 16,000 More Flights

Beware of Eyjafjallajokull: Airports across Europe canceled all flights on Saturday as the cloud of ash from the Icelandic volcano wreaks havoc with air traffic. From Russia to Britain, about 16,000 flights are expected to be grounded Saturday and nothing will fly in or out of cities like London, Paris, and Berlin until Sunday. Though the cloud does not actually pose any problems to visibility, the danger comes from the tiny particles of rock, glass, and sand that make up the ash—experts say they can lead to electrical and engine failure. "I cannot say whether it's an overreaction or underreaction," one air travel official told CNN. "I think everybody is working in the interest of safety." With the cloud drifting east, there is no telling how long the disruption could continue.

 by Steve Ragan - Apr 16 2010, 13:25

Ring around the rosey…a pocket full of posies…Image:  UPPA/ZUMApress.com 
Ring around the rosey…a pocket full of posies…Image: UPPA/ZUMApress.com



Image: Caters News/ZUMA Press

Image: Caters News/ZUMA Press




Image: Jorge Santos/Caters News/ZUMA Press

Image: Jorge Santos/Caters News/ZUMA Press



Image: Whitehotpix/ZUMApress.com

Image: Whitehotpix/ZUMApress.com




Image: Caters News/ZUMA Press

Image: Caters News/ZUMA Press


A picture of the mudslides to the west of Eyjafjallajokull glacier after the eruption.


Image: Vilhelm Gunnarsson/Caters News/ZUMA Press

Image: Vilhelm Gunnarsson/Caters News/ZUMA Press


A picture of the damage to the west of Eyjafjallajokull glacier after the eruption.

Image: Vilhelm Gunnarsson/Caters News/ZUMA Press

Image: Vilhelm Gunnarsson/Caters News/ZUMA Press


A damaged road to the west of Eyjafjallajokull glacier after the eruption.

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