The eruption of the Icelandic volcano Grimsvotn

In Iceland, the eruption of an active volcano - Grimsvotn. The height of the column of steam and ash has reached the 20-kilometer mark.
However, according to experts, the volcanic eruption will not cause significant problems for air traffic. Much worse is that underneath
Glacier is located.





Grimsvotn volcano, which lies beneath the ice of the glacier Vatnayokyull uninhabited, in the south-east Iceland began erupting on Saturday,
May 21 for the first time since 2004. It was the largest eruption of the volcano in the past 100 years. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



May 21 for the first time since 2004. It was the largest eruption of the volcano in the past 100 years. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)

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The column of ash Grimsvotn volcano, about 200 kilometers east of Reykjavik, Iceland, painted the sky in black and showered on
nearby buildings, cars and fields. (AP)



nearby buildings, cars and fields. (AP)

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Rescuers help farmers make the animals in the shelter. Authorities strongly recommended residents to wear masks and do not unnecessarily
going out. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



going out. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)

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UK Meteorological Office reported that volcanic ash has spread mainly in the north-east, but some ash
It has spread to the south and east, toward the sky over northern Europe. Where did he go after that depends on the density of the eruption and weather
conditions. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



It has spread to the south and east, toward the sky over northern Europe. Where did he go after that depends on the density of the eruption and weather
conditions. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)

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Scientists say that the eruption will not be as global, what was the eruption of the volcano Eyjafjallajökull 130 km, resulting
then 10 million passengers stranded at airports. (EPA)



then 10 million passengers stranded at airports. (EPA)

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Icelandic air traffic control ISAVIA established a 220-kilometer no-fly zone around the volcano, closed Keflavik Airport and
It canceled all domestic flights. (AP)



It canceled all domestic flights. (AP)

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Keflavik Airport was forced to cancel more than 40 international flights. (AP)



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University of Iceland geophysicist Magnus Tumi Gudmundsson said that the eruption of the volcano is "much stronger and more intense" than
last year, and 10 times more powerful than the last eruption of Grimsvotn in 2004. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



last year, and 10 times more powerful than the last eruption of Grimsvotn in 2004. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)

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"In the south-eastern Iceland, most of the territory was plunged into almost total darkness, everything was covered with ashes, - he says on.- But he
It applies not so much. The winds are not as strong as last year. " (REUTERS)



It applies not so much. The winds are not as strong as last year. " (REUTERS)

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Tourists leave the hotel «Islandia Hotel» in nupura where the sky continuously pours ashes. (AFP / GETTY IMAGES)



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In 2004, the eruption of Grimsvotn lasted several days and prevented several international flights. The volcano also erupted in 1998,
1996 and 1993. (REUTERS)



1996 and 1993. (REUTERS)

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Sparsely populated Iceland - one of the most geologically unstable countries, it is located on both sides of the Mid-ridge,
where the Eurasian and North American continental layers rub against each other. (REUTERS)



where the Eurasian and North American continental layers rub against each other. (REUTERS)

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Frequent earthquakes push magma from the earth to the surface, so that the volcanoes here - something not uncommon. The land is covered with hardened
black lava from previous eruptions. (AP)



black lava from previous eruptions. (AP)

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Sample ash pending an investigation into the command center in one of the Icelandic towns, which the authorities are preparing to take
measures to eliminate the consequences of the eruption. (REUTERS)



measures to eliminate the consequences of the eruption. (REUTERS)

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Footprints in the ash-strewn surface at the filling station in Reykjavik. (REUTERS)



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Volcanic eruptions in Iceland often cause flooding from melting glaciers, but the loss of human life from the eruption
Hardly ever. Typically, these eruptions affect only the local area but they often attract the attention of people from all over the world. (AP)



Hardly ever. Typically, these eruptions affect only the local area but they often attract the attention of people from all over the world. (AP)

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Geophysicist Magnus Tumi Gudmundsson said that the ashes of the volcano Grimsvotn much rougher compared with the eruption last year, and
ground it falls much more likely. (REUTERS)



ground it falls much more likely. (REUTERS)

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The farmer is preparing to have a flock of sheep in a shelter in Mulakote. (REUTERS)



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Dead bird on the highway №1 in the southeast of Iceland. (REUTERS)



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The column of smoke and ash Grimsvotn volcano. (REUTERS)



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