Iceland – Volcano Alert Raised Again

Iceland Met authorities have again raised the warning code for aviation to red after an eruption near the Bardarbunga volcano. The red alert is the highest warning and means “eruption is imminent” with “significant emission of volcanic ash likely”. Icelandic Air Traffic Control has closed the airspace above the eruption …

Papua New Guinea and Australia – Volcano Ash Cloud

Mount Tavurvur, a volcano in Papua New Guinea’s East New Britain Province, erupted early Aug. 29, sending a plume of ash and debris about 11 miles into the air. The ash is currently situated west of the volcano and is traveling northward; however, authorities fear that the cloud will begin …