Ethiopian volcano eruption sends ash as far as Delhi
Volcanic ash from an Ethiopian eruption made its way through the red sea, making it as far as Delhi in India. Hayli Gubbi, an Ethiopian volcano is reported to have been dormant for many years. It erupted on the morning of Sunday 23rd November, sending a column of ash thousands of feet into the atmosphere.
Flights as far as India have been cancelled, delayed, or rerouted due to the ash, and the aviation regulator of India warned airlines to “strictly avoid” the areas affected. The amount of ash contamination is not yet known, experts have said, but it is unlikely to have an impact on the air quality in Delhi, which is reportedly “very poor” according to official readings.
Volcanic ash is a cloud of tiny particles released after an eruption. It can damage the engines of airplanes, contaminate airfields, and affect a pilot’s visibility.
“The affected altitude is between 8.5km (5.2 miles) and 15km above the sea level,” Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), told the BBC.
“It will temporarily affect satellite functions and flight operations. But it is unlikely to affect weather conditions or air quality. It reached northern India last night and seems to be headed towards China,” he said.
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