OT: Looks like the Iceland Volcano is no where near done....

[O.S.O.K.]

No end in sight for volcano eruptions
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By PAISLEY DODDS and SYLVIA HUI, Associated Press Writers Paisley Dodds And Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Writers – 52 mins ago

LONDON – A lingering volcanic ash plume forced extended no-fly restrictions over much of Europe on Saturday, as scientists warned that activity at a volcano in Iceland had increased and showed no sign of abating — a portent of more travel chaos to come.

Scientists say that because the volcano is situated below a glacial ice cap, the magma is being cooled quickly, causing explosions and plumes of grit that can be catastrophic to plane engines if prevailing winds are right.

"The activity has been quite vigorous overnight, causing the eruption column to grow," Icelandic geologist Magnus Tumi Gudmundsson told The Associated Press on Saturday. "It's the magma mixing with the water that creates the explosivity. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be an end in sight."

An expansive cloud of grit hovered over parts of western Europe on Saturday, triggering extended flight bans that stranded people around the globe. Forecasters said light prevailing winds in Europe — and large amounts of unmelted glacial ice above the volcano — mean that the situation is unlikely to change in the coming days. ///
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So, I wonder - if this thing continues for years - what's the long term effect on the world economy? This has shut down air travel over much of europe and if it continues, it will keep it shut down...

[madman4570]

So, I wonder - if this thing continues for years - what's the long term effect on the world economy? This has shut down air travel over much of europe and if it continues, it will keep it shut down...

Heck with the economy-------------------continues for years(were all cooked, ICE AGE and ONLY ASH
one report said the size of eruption could massively expand and could be indefinite.
We better all buy our guns we want and enjoy them now! At least if I can convince the little wifey of that

[Hobie]

It might get some cooler...

[awp101]

It might get some cooler...

Enough to counteract that pesky global warming?

[Old Ironsights]

It might get some cooler...

Enough to counteract that pesky global warming?

NEVER! The planet cannot possibly repair all the damage done by ebil capitalist pig americans!

[Cliff]

Why not follow tradition. Send Al Gore over there. He can walk up to the eruption wave his arms at and make it go away. Of course a human sacrifice may be called for after the arm waving. Just an idea. Good Luck......

[Peter M. Eick]

As a Geologist, I would tell you these things can go on for years or decades. Volcanoes are not well understood. The reason for the ash is the hot lava is interacting with the melted glacier which flashes the lava to tephra and blasts it high into the atmosphere. This is the junk that is killing the planes. No big deal once the water source goes away it won't flash as high and we should be good to go. Who knows when this will be though.

We (modern man) has gone a long time with no great eruptions. We are due. Time for a bit of geology in action.

Oh and I agree with the comment above. If this goes on for a few months or a year, the temp on the planet will plunge a bunch. Could be a cold summer!

[Leverluver]

I prefer the south pacific version where Al goes up and jumps in, to please the volcano gods

[gamekeeper]

I have a very fine layer of ash on my car, it looks like it's been dusted for finger prints!

Sure is quiet in the sky with no aircraft.

[Tycer]

My favorite pic so far:


From: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dk-matai/ ... 41755.html

[J Miller]

Tycer,

That's gonna be a heck of desk top pic.....

Joe

[quietman]

Risk of Second Bigger Eruption??

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/w ... 070239.ece

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dk-matai/ ... 41755.html

OUCH!!!

[awp101]

My favorite pic so far:


From: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dk-matai/ ... 41755.html

FIRE IN THE HOLE!

[Rusty]

I heard on the radio today that the last time that particular erupted it kept at it for 13 months.

[Bogie35]

I heard on the radio today that the last time that particular erupted it kept at it for 13 months.

Uh oh...

bogie

[JReed]

Tycer,

That's gonna be a heck of desk top pic.....

Joe

Thought the same thing my self.

If the other one goes off it could make for an interesting year. Don't think the world economy could take a hit like that.

[Ysabel Kid]

So... at what point will the tree-humpers blame global warming and President Bush for this?

[Ysabel Kid]

Here you go Joe & Jeremy...

[stretch]

Why not follow tradition. Send Al Gore over there. He can walk up to the eruption wave his arms at and make it go away. Of course a human sacrifice may be called for after the arm waving. Just an idea. Good Luck......

Geez, Cliff - are ya trying to get us all KILLED?!?!

Al Gore as a human sacrifice? (First of all, your definition of
HUMAN is entirely too broad.......)

I mean really - if you were a god and someone sacrificed Al Gore to you
instead of a coupla gorgeous virgins, how would you feel?!?!? LIke maybe
someone is tryin' to be a wise guy?

Sheesh!

-Stretch

(Tycer - that is a COOL piccie...)

[bigbore442001]

I recall when Mount Pinatumbo in the Philippines erupted in 1990's and we had a very snowy winter as the result. I suspect that we'll get a real gorilla this winter.

[Grizz]

I prefer the south pacific version where Al goes up and jumps in, to please the volcano gods

Not good enough. But I can guarantee that if you add in blama, reid, pelosi, boxer, dodd, the little pervert, and another couple hundred politicians that it will stop instantly.

Go ahead, trust me on this one... it's a small sacrifice really.

Grizz

[Tycer]