Volcanic Ash affecting air traffic in all of Europe (pics)

[CelticKing]

Isn't it crazy what's been happening lately with the eruption of the volcano in Iceland? The cloud of ash created is pretty much covering all of Europe, with the exception of parts of southern Europe, basically south of Italy, Turkey, parts of Spain and Portugal and Greece.

What this means is for the past 3 days now airports have been closed all over Europe, with more than 20,000 flights canceled so far, millions of travelers stranded around the world not being able to go home, work, etc.

Here's the pics

This was earlier today, usually you have 1000+ flights all over Europe, especially norther part (London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt), and as you can see it's pretty much dead there, no activity at all.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Yeah, it's pretty crazy. Volcanos are amazing things.

 

[CelticKing]

Crazy Ronan, saw it on one of the UK newspapers, in one of the eruptions (same volcano) about 150 yrs ago, it was so bad that it lasted for 1 year, and 22,000 British citizens died from it.

Hopefully this time all that is affected is the air travel.

 

[Kinder]

Crazy Ronan, saw it on one of the UK newspapers, in one of the eruptions (same volcano) about 150 yrs ago, it was so bad that it lasted for 1 year, and 22,000 British citizens died from it.

Hopefully this time all that is affected is the air travel.

Well you never know, anything can happen at any time! I live in Britain myself, but to be honest. Britain is Grounded.

 

[CelticKing]

Well you never know, anything can happen at any time! I live in Britain myself, but to be honest. Britain is Grounded.

Does the sky look different, or pretty much the same?

The cloud of ash is hanging from 18k to 33k feet. (pretty high I guess)

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Well you never know, anything can happen at any time! I live in Britain myself, but to be honest. Britain is Grounded.

Where abouts you at?

I'm live in Reading and I haven't seen much day-to-day life effected. Hopefully my lungs aren't getting screwed as a post this.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Does the sky look different, or pretty much the same?

The cloud of ash is hanging from 18k to 33k feet. (pretty high I guess)

It's always overcast here! xD

 

[CelticKing]

It's always overcast here! xD

lol just hope it doesn't fall and cause breathing problems.

I think they got little bit of it in Scotland and officials are analyzing it to see what effects it'll have.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

lol just hope it doesn't fall and cause breathing problems.

I think they got little bit of it in Scotland and officials are analyzing it to see what effects it'll have.

Tomorrow we'll hear that volcanic ash promotes a longer life. Vitamin stores will be selling bottles of it.

 

[Kinder]

I live in Nottingham, Nothings to bad down here. But, Flights are canceled like you know. But, that's life!

 

[Colonel Ronan]

I live in Nottingham, Nothings to bad down here. But, Flights are canceled like you know. But, that's life!

Yep, hasn't effected me yet. I did know someone who was due to fly out for a wedding on Friday, and now he's stuck here!

 

[Kinder]

Yep, hasn't effected me yet. I did know someone who was due to fly out for a wedding on Friday, and now he's stuck here!

Ahh, That's pretty sad! Now, That's harsh.

 

[CelticKing]

Guys here's a pic I just took minutes ago, shows air traffic, and shows where the volcano ash is at this point. there's one german plane flying in germany but it's under 10k feet lol.

 

[CelticKing]

and here's what the volcano is doing today, love the name it has though haha try and say it Eyjafjallajökull

 

[Kinder]

CelticKing - Thoose pictures you posted are pretty sweet! They are clear and noticable.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Guys here's a pic I just took minutes ago, shows air traffic, and shows where the volcano ash is at this point. there's one german plane flying in germany but it's under 10k feet lol.

LOL! I would be freaking out if I was on that flight. Those crazy Germans!

Do you get special access to traffic control things?

 

[Kinder]

I don't think he has, As on the top-left of the picture it states a website. May get it of that site, don't you think?

 

[Colonel Ronan]

I don't think he has, As on the top-left of the picture it states a website. May get it of that site, don't you think?

Yeah, he works at an airport so I was curious.

 

[CelticKing]

haha, www.radarvirtuel.com will work for free at times.

I have some for the US that you need access, and working for the airline helps lol.

 

[Chocolove]

That picture of the one guy standing there as the volcano explodes in front of him, pretty bad ass.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

That picture of the one guy standing there as the volcano explodes in front of him, pretty bad ass.

I wonder if it's his default picture on Facebook? Heh.

 

[DP]

Lol, Germans are awesome.. and crazy. Probably explains why Im a bit wacky. Boston.com Thats a damn good photo journalism website.

 

[CelticKing]

Damn nice find man. those pics are awesome.

 

[BlueBaron]

Check out the volcano lightning...

 

[DP]

Theres some better ones at the link I posted.

 

[CelticKing]

Yeah check the link for high quality pics of the lightning.

 

[BlueBaron]

Those were a lot better. I overlooked that link. That is just incredible to look at.

 

[cmac44111]

This one is amazing.

 

[Chocolove]

This one is amazing.

That's me in that picture, I was out walking my dog.

 

[DP]

Did your dog fall in? I dont see it.