Danger: Volcanic Ash

Volcanoes can release massive amounts of material into the atmosphere, posing various dangers. The 2010 Iceland eruption, though minor, caused a significant ash cloud that disrupted European air travel. In 1982, Captain Eric Moody experienced engine failure after flying through volcanic ash, highlighting the dangers of ash to aircraft. The incident demonstrated how ash can melt in engines, causing them to fail. These events underscore the importance of understanding volcanic ash hazards to aviation safety.

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