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The 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajökull was a volcanic eruption that occurred in Iceland. Eyjafjallajökull is a stratovolcano located in the southern part of the country. The eruption began on March 20, 2010, and lasted for about six weeks, until April 23, 2010.
The eruption had significant impacts on air travel across Europe and the North Atlantic region. The volcanic ash released during the eruption posed a threat to aircraft engines, leading to the closure of airspace in many countries. This resulted in the cancellation of thousands of flights, affecting millions of passengers and causing significant economic losses.
The eruption itself was characterized by explosive eruptions, with the volcano ejecting large amounts of ash, gases, and volcanic bombs into the atmosphere. The ash plume reached high altitudes, spreading across Europe and causing widespread disruption to air travel.
In addition to the aviation disruptions, the eruption also had local impacts on the surrounding areas in Iceland. The ashfall affected agriculture, leading to the loss of crops and livestock. The melted glacial ice caused flooding in nearby rivers, damaging infrastructure and disrupting transportation.
Overall, the 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajökull highlighted the vulnerability of air travel to volcanic ash and the need for improved monitoring and response systems to mitigate the impacts of volcanic eruptions on aviation and local communities.