Mr Lee Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Plume headed west, so it looks like Canada might get it after Greenland, if it does not dissipate. Anyone know more than this story says? REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Iceland closed its main international airport as a volcanic eruption sent a plume of ash, smoke and steam 12 miles into the air, and other airports on the island are likely to close during the day, the civil aviation authority said on Sunday.Airport and air traffic control operator ISAVIA said Keflavik airport was closed at 0830 GMT (4:30 a.m. EDT), and no flights were taking off or landing. "The ash distribution forecast over the next six hours shows that the ash from the volcano will spread over Iceland today, leading to the closure of most Icelandic airports as the day goes on," ISAVIA said in a statement.Spokeswoman Hjordis Gudmundsdottir said the ash plume was covering Iceland, but "the good news is that it is not heading to Europe." She said the ash was blowing west toward Greenland instead. The complete story HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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