Yesterday I wrote about Nature being particularly erratic in the way the disasters are falling. Today the N.Y. Times sheds some views on the 'collateral damage' of some of these disasters. After a few years, volcanic ash seems to be the subsoil for all the seeds and other things that grow spread by birds and animals. So in a few years the area will no longer like the inside of your fireplace.
However, today, the day after a significant eruption, the picture at the right gives you a hint as to what rises to the atmosphere and gets carried by winds in whatever direction they choose to take it. At the moment, the ash is high in the sky above the UK and Europe. Planes have been wisely grounded until it is deemed safe again. Naturally this is a crushing blow to many businesses, let alone other travelers. Whether it is travel to conduct business, or conducting business by arranging travel, much money will be lost. Click here for the Times article.
All UK air traffic has been stopped all day Friday and will probably be another day, as well. It is extremely dangerous to fly through these clouds as the grit in them will burn an engine out too quickly.
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