Scientists 'read' the ash from the Icelandic volcano two years after its eruption
Friday, May 11, 2012 - 16:30
in Earth & Climate
In May 2010, the ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull reached the Iberian Peninsula and brought airports to a halt all over Europe. At the time, scientists followed its paths using satellites, laser detectors, sun photometers and other instruments. Two years later they have now presented the results and models that will help to prevent the consequences of such natural phenomena.
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