Grimsvotn ash plume, May 2011
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Grimsvotn ash plume, May 2011
Grimsvotn ash plume, May 2011, satellite image. This ash cloud (brown, lower right) has been produced by the eruption of the Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland. Iceland is at upper centre, partially covered in clouds and ice. Like the Eyjafjallajokull eruption of 2010, this one is disrupting UK and potentially European airspace, though the ash is of a different sort and the disruption is expected to be less severe. Grimsvotn is Icelands most active volcano, and is located below the Vatnajokull glacier, the largest in Europe. The eruption started on 21 May 2011, and this image was obtained by the MODIS sensor on a NASA satellite on 22 May 2011
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This print captures the Grimsvotn ash plume, a powerful eruption that occurred in May 2011. The satellite image showcases the immense brown ash cloud, originating from Iceland's most active volcano, Grimsvotn. Situated beneath the vast Vatnajokull glacier, Europe's largest ice cap, this volcanic event had significant implications for air travel in the United Kingdom and potentially across Europe. Similar to the Eyjafjallajokull eruption of 2010, which caused widespread disruption to airspace, this eruption was expected to have less severe consequences due to differences in ash composition. Nevertheless, with its dangerous nature evident from this image, it posed a risk to aviation safety and prompted authorities to close airspace as a precautionary measure. The photograph reveals Iceland partially covered by clouds and ice at the upper center while showcasing the erupting volcano's impact on surrounding areas. Taken by NASA's MODIS sensor on May 22nd, just one day after the eruption began on May 21st, it provides valuable insight into Earth science and observation from space. With its stunning visual representation of natural hazards like volcanic eruptions and their effects on our planet's delicate balance, this print serves as a reminder of both the beauty and potential dangers found within our world.
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