Volcanic Ash

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British Authorities Reopen UK Airspace

British Authorities Reopen UK Airspace

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British authorities reopen UK airspace. Take that Eyjafjallajökull! [NYT]

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How Volcanic Ash Can Kill An Airplane

How Volcanic Ash Can Kill An Airplane

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As volcanic ash spreads from an eruption under a glacier in the Eyjafjallajokull region of Iceland, the British have taken the drastic step of locking down the country's airspace. Here's why.