The Iceland Volcano Thread

Rougies

Deep Easterly wrote: »

Tried it, still couldn't do it. Oddly, it becomes easier to pronounce it if you cover your mouth with your hand while saying it :eek:

Don't worry, you'll be sorted when Katla erupts.

kevin12345

Just a question. Would you risk going on a plane tomorrow? Do you think it's too soon? :rolleyes: I would be fairly hesitant

rebel girl 15

kevin12345 wrote: »

Just a question. Would you risk going on a plane tomorrow? Do you think it's too soon? :rolleyes: I would be fairly hesitant

I'd be the same tbh, but then again if I was stranded somewhere since Thursday I don't think I'd be hesitant to jump on the next flight I could get home

Webmonkey

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

I'd be the same tbh, but then again if I was stranded somewhere since Thursday I don't think I'd be hesitant to jump on the next flight I could get home

Yeah my feelings as well. I'm getting frustrated at this stage.

JustAddWater

Mt Etna erupted ash less than 2 weeks ago yet how come there were no closures over europe then???

Italy is a hell of a lot closer than iceland!

kevin12345

JustAddWater wrote: »

Mt Etna erupted ash less than 2 weeks ago yet how come there were no closures over europe then???

Italy is a hell of a lot closer than iceland!

winds...the ash obviously didn't come near Europe...just so happened that winds from Iceland came directly towards Europe. :rolleyes:

nacho libre

kevin12345 wrote: »

Just a question. Would you risk going on a plane tomorrow? Do you think it's too soon? :rolleyes: I would be fairly hesitant

but remember, according to the Cable Guy, he who hesitates masturbates.

but seriously what if you are still hesistant to fly tomorrow, so you take the road, and end up dying in a car crash:(

Su Campu

JustAddWater wrote: »

Mt Etna erupted ash less than 2 weeks ago yet how come there were no closures over europe then???

Italy is a hell of a lot closer than iceland!

Pretty much every day of the year there are SIGMET volcanic ash advisories out for Etna, as there are now for Eyja.....Ejya......Enya, though in most cases not to the same extent. Though it is an issue for traffic at Catania. For example, here's the latest:

WVIY31 LIIB 191545
LIRR SIGMET 04 VALID 191615/192215 LIMM-
LIRR ROMA FIR FBL VA MT ETNA (LAST OBS 110430Z BY LICZ) EXT 15 NM E
OF ETNA FL070/100 MOV ESE 25 KT=

Volcanic Ash extending 15 nautical miles east of Etna between 7,000-10,000ft, moving east southeast at 25 knots.

sunbabe08

seriously the other two volcanos are easy to pronouce. while this current one i cant even start to pronouce it and i've listened to the icelandic guy pronouce it. i think the icelandic people are having a great laugh at us now

pauldry

Su Campu wrote: »

Pretty much every day of the year there are SIGMET volcanic ash advisories out for Etna, as there are now for Eyja.....Ejya......Enya, though in most cases not to the same extent. Though it is an issue for traffic at Catania. For example, here's the latest:



Volcanic Ash extending 15 nautical miles east of Etna between 7,000-10,000ft, moving east southeast at 25 knots.

Good Idea. Lets just nickname the bugger Enya. Thats easier to pronounce:cool:

adamski8

New update from www.nats.co.uk
Looks like a new cloud is coming so probably uk airspace will be closed again

Webmonkey

This is depressing

Su Campu

Ah FFS! :mad:

LookingFor

That was a longer coffee break than normal. Tease.

Figuramatyi

adamski8 wrote: »

New update from www.nats.co.uk
Looks like a new cloud is coming so probably uk airspace will be closed again

This is why webcams are cool. We could totally see the new increase in the ash cloud 2-3 hours ago on the webcams. See my comment from that time. No need to wait for agencies to report to see what's happening!

LookingFor

Tis a pity it seems to be shrouded in cloud/mist right now.

edit - latest VAAC advisory shows the new risk area:

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/vaac/data/VAG_1271698103.png

Seems to be making a beeline for Ireland.

Rougies

LookingFor wrote: »

Tis a pity it seems to be shrouded in cloud/mist right now.

edit - latest VAAC advisory shows the new risk area:

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/vaac/data/VAG_1271698103.png

Seems to be making a beeline for Ireland.

It's just getting dark.

You can see the pics from the last few hours here...
http://picasaweb.google.com/102175391233488315229

digme

Figuramatyi wrote: »

This is why webcams are cool. We could totally see the new increase in the ash cloud 2-3 hours ago on the webcams. See my comment from that time. No need to wait for agencies to report to see what's happening!

But,but your not supposed to be thinking for yourself,off to prison you go.

Figuramatyi

Rougies wrote: »

It's just getting dark.

You can see the pics from the last few hours here...
http://picasaweb.google.com/102175391233488315229

Cool link. It's gotten pretty nasty in the last few hours....
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lL_3Uhhcq3E/S8zHJnJuwWI/AAAAAAAAA9U/37zRWlKsZoc/s640/10.jpg
And thinking it was almost silent a few hours before...

Edit: digme yep, you're right, started tearing my own clothes already... :P

lucernarian

There's quite a lot of planes in the airspace of central Europe right now, considering both the time of day and the modelled extent of ash throughout europe...

http://www.radarvirtuel.com/

Su Campu

I think I've found the expression all the travelling public have been looking for:

Farðu í rassgat, Eyjafjallajökull! :mad:

Rougies

Figuramatyi wrote: »

Cool link. It's gotten pretty nasty in the last few hours....
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lL_3Uhhcq3E/S8zHJnJuwWI/AAAAAAAAA9U/37zRWlKsZoc/s640/10.jpg
And thinking it was almost silent a few hours before...

Check out the latest pic, you can clearly see lava/magma at the crater!
http://picasaweb.google.com/102175391233488315229/EyjafjallajokullVolcano19thOfApril2010#5461969719971462242

Deep Easterly

Su Campu wrote: »

Ah FFS! :mad:

This might cheer you up:

Pish! :pac:

Figuramatyi

CNN was the fastest to react, it looks:
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/04/19/volcano.ash/index.html?hpt=P1

New ash cloud up to 15k feet... not good.
Seems I'm stuck in Hungary for good. Not that I mind it, next week they expect 25C. Loads of hardly dressed gorgeous chicks

JustAddWater

WTF???

http://translate.google.com/#is|en|Far%C3%B0u%20%C3%AD%20rassgat%2C%20Eyjafjallaj%C3%B6kull!

Go to the asshole, Eyjafjallajökull!

Su Campu wrote: »

I think I've found the expression all the travelling public have been looking for:

Farðu í rassgat, Eyjafjallajökull! :mad:

Figuramatyi

To_be_confirmed wrote: »

There's quite a lot of planes in the airspace of central Europe right now, considering both the time of day and the modelled extent of ash throughout europe...

http://www.radarvirtuel.com/

Yes, Hungarian air space was opened at 12:00 on Monday (GMT+1). However, from 8 Am tomorrow it will be fully closed again, as has been announced. Some lucky few have flown now....

My poor friend has not much chance for a Chicago-Frankfurt flight back home on Wednesday poor lad.

Pangea

LookingFor wrote: »

Tis a pity it seems to be shrouded in cloud/mist right now.

edit - latest VAAC advisory shows the new risk area:

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/vaac/data/VAG_1271698103.png

Seems to be making a beeline for Ireland.

what does the green line represent?

Rougies

Live lava ... cooooool

Min

Pangea wrote: »

what does the green line represent?

or the blue line.

Figuramatyi

Rougies wrote: »

Live lava ... cooooool

I would say it's probably quite hot

Figuramatyi

Holy Molly!!! http://eldgos.mila.is/eyjafjallajokull-fra-thorolfsfelli/

AMAZING!!!
The fires of Hell... truly like Mordor

Rougies

Figuramatyi wrote: »

Holy Molly!!! http://eldgos.mila.is/eyjafjallajokull-fra-thorolfsfelli/

AMAZING!!!
The fires of Hell... truly like Mordor

HOLY MOLTEN SH!TBALLS :eek:

Deep Easterly

Figuramatyi wrote: »

Holy Molly!!! http://eldgos.mila.is/eyjafjallajokull-fra-thorolfsfelli/

AMAZING!!!
The fires of Hell... truly like Mordor

That is like, so todally cool. :eek:

maquiladora

Figuramatyi wrote: »

Holy Molly!!! http://eldgos.mila.is/eyjafjallajokull-fra-thorolfsfelli/

AMAZING!!!
The fires of Hell... truly like Mordor

Finally the webcam is back up. Hard to tell in the dusk but it doesnt look like there is much of an ash cloud there? I heard that lava at the crater is a good sign because it shows a change that should mean less ash.

Heh... looks like an olympic flame.

Joe Public

I think I have the pronunciation worked out, here is my best phoenetic.

a e i fhut li ooh guit

Treat it as seven syllables and you'll quickly become an expert.

maquiladora

A closer view http://eldgos.mila.is/eyjafjallajokull-fra-valahnjuk/

Figuramatyi

maquiladora wrote: »

Finally the webcam is back up. Hard to tell in the dusk but it doesnt look like there is much of an ash cloud there? I heard that lava at the crater is a good sign because it shows a change that should mean less ash.

Heh... looks like an olympic flame.

I'm pretty sure the ash is still there, the activity has been increasing from about 7 PM till darkness, and the ash cloud was again massive.
Best part is the reflection of the flame/lava on the clouds.
I just can't stop watching it, totally mesmerized.... I feel a primal fear in my guts just by watching it.... uhhh.

Mr Benevolent

Wow. Live lava is definitely cooler then Facebook, Myspace, Boards,ie, BMW, Mercedes, jet fighters, Ferrari and the Bugatti Veyron combined. Go Nature!

Pronunciation: Ey-ya-fyal-la-yo-kool

In other news, Katla tremors have hit a new high (top readout).

Su Campu

JustAddWater wrote: »

WTF???

http://translate.google.com/#is|en|Far%C3%B0u%20%C3%AD%20rassgat%2C%20Eyjafjallaj%C3%B6kull!

Go to the asshole, Eyjafjallajökull!

Hmm, not quite. You'll find the translation here

Deep Easterly

maquiladora wrote: »

A closer view http://eldgos.mila.is/eyjafjallajokull-fra-valahnjuk/

God I would love to be there now to see it in the flesh. Most be a truly awesome site

nacho libre

maquiladora wrote: »

A closer view http://eldgos.mila.is/eyjafjallajokull-fra-valahnjuk/

amazing stuff.

is the Hulkster responsible for this too?:D

Figuramatyi

I would wonder how it SOUNDS....

nacho libre

Deep Easterly wrote: »

God I would love to be there now to see it in the flesh. Most be a truly awesome site

indeed paddy1. it would be mesmerizing stuff- as if you were at the gates of hell peering in. the special effects people deserve a lot of credit;)

Rougies

Figuramatyi wrote: »

I would wonder how it SOUNDS....

Exactly like this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULEBSxP725w

Mr Benevolent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc73sf5oAL8

Deep Easterly

Figuramatyi wrote: »

I would wonder how it SOUNDS....

Yes, I was wondering myself. Must be really creepy, probably sounds like a really big Farðu í rassgat*. :eek:




*thanks Su..

IvySlayer

I'd love to be in those houses below the volcano. It's probably normal for them? Oh there's more lava coming out....bring in the washing.....

H2UMrsRobinson

completely useless post so I can go to bed and still get email updates on my phone...sorry:)

nacho libre

"Eyjafjallajökull is through the icecap now and ash production is slowing down. But there are two kinds of eruptions, one with pure lava from the earths core, the second from gas-filled material. When the latter erupts you don't need the water to produce ash and the stroke will go double high - you aint seen nothing yet. Also note that Eyjafjallajökull is the baby volcano to Katla next door neighbor, which under a much bigger icecap last erupted 1917 and is long due now. History tells us that Eyjafjallajökull is likely to trigger Katla, give it a two year or so and we will have a full-sized eruption in 2012"

i wonder is he/she right.

Deep Easterly

Current ash spill:



http://www.eumetsat.int/Home/index.htm