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Volcanic ash results in 3 airports in Indonesia shutting, thousands flee
Fp Archives •The 1,731-meter (5,680-feet) Kelud had been rumbling for several weeks.
Photos: Indonesia's Mount Sinabung erupts, spews volcanic ash
Fp Staff •Mount Sinabung continued to spew volcanic ash throwing a plume 8,000 meters into the atmosphere on Monday as thousands of residents remained in temporary shelters fearful of more eruptions, according to local media.
New volcanic ash detection system could make air traffic delays a thing of the past
Charman •After the expensive shutdown of European air space during the eruption of Eyjafjallajkull last year, airline easyJet has been funding research into a new system to detect volcanic ash and air travel safer.
New volcanic ash detection system could make air traffic delays a thing of the past
Charman •After the expensive shutdown of European air space during the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull last year, airline easyJet has been funding research into a new system to detect volcanic ash and air travel safer.