Topic: Eyjafjallajokull
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Volcanic eruptions
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German airports reopen after volcanic ash cloud delay
The Icelandic volcano ash cloud drifting over Northern Europe grounded hundreds of flights, frustrating travelers.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Volcanic eruptions
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Iceland's volcanic ash over Britain could be gone tomorrow – but back Friday
Experts suggest that the volcanic ash from Iceland's Grímsvötn could once again snarl British air traffic later this week.
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Iceland's volcanic ash cloud to cover British air space today
Authorities have already grounded more than 250 flights as a volcanic ash cloud from Iceland's Grímsvötn volcano covers British air space. They appear better prepared to limit the fallout after last year's Iceland volcano disruption.
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Iceland volcano eruption II: volcanic ash shouldn't disrupt travel too much this time
The Iceland eruption of the Grímsvötn volcano Saturday was far larger than than last year's Eyjafjallajökull eruption, but scientists say it is unlikely to disrupt Europe as much.
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Iceland volcano eruption larger than last year's, closes airport
Iceland volcano: the eruption of an Iceland volcano, Saturday, is larger than last year's Eyjafjallajokull eruption that shut down air travel in Europe.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Auroras
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Lunar Eclipse Monday night: Where can it be seen?
Lunar Eclipse: Unlike a total eclipse of the sun, which is only visible to those in the path of totality, eclipses of the moon can usually be observed from one's own backyard.
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The McChrystal Rolling Stone article: the story behind the story
The McChrystal Rolling Stone article was written by a freelance reporter who ended up in an impromptu 'embed' with McChrystal because of the Iceland volcano.
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Wait, bananas grow in Iceland?!
Natural steam vents turn a what would otherwise be a bleak subarctic island into a land of bananas. Too many bananas, in fact.
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War
Sebastian Junger’s ‘War’ details the US Army’s disastrous occupation of Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley.
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Volcanic ash cloud: Is eruption of Eyjafjallajökull over?
There is no volcanic ash cloud over Europe today, and forecasts from Britain's Meteorological Office show clear skies all week. The Iceland volcano, Eyjafjallajökull, is shrinking and now appears dormant.
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Global News Blog
Volcanic ash cloud: Where is it now - May 23?
Iceland's volcanic ash cloud is no where near Europe today. The five-day forecast for Europe is for ash-free skies, unless Eyjafjallajökull puffs a bigger plume or the winds shift.
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Global News Blog
Volcanic ash cloud: Where is it now - May 18?
The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland dissipated today and a British Airways labor strike was canceled, allowing Europe's airports to return to near-normal operations. But the British Met Office is taking fire for its volcanic ash cloud forecasts.
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Iceland volcano ash cloud: When will Eyjafjallajökull eruption stop?
Scientists have several ways of forecasting when the Eyjafjallajökull eruption will stop. But their data – and history – suggest the Iceland volcano's ash cloud could persist for some time.
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Global News Blog
Volcanic ash cloud: Where is it Monday?
The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is lingering over London today, May 17, affecting hundreds of flights in and out of Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
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Editor's Blog
Getting to know the volcano.
The Icelandic volcano with the awkward name apparently isn't going away.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/14
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Global News Blog
Volcanic ash cloud: Where is it today?
As of May 13, the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland has shrunk substantially over the past two days, allowing dozens of airports in Europe to reopen and restoring flights to normal.
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Global News Blog
Volcanic ash cloud: Where is it now?
The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is now drifting over Africa as well as Europe, closing airports and causing cancellations of transatlantic flights to the United States.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/09
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Gallery: Best and worst places to be a mother
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/05
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Ireland airports reopen as Iceland volcano ash dissipates, but more may be on the way
Airports in Ireland were shut for about eight hours on Tuesday as winds carried ash from the Icelandic volcano into flight paths. Though travel is now getting back to normal, meteorologists say summer winds could lead to more disruption at European airports.
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