Test flights through Iceland volcano ash cloud successful

The massive volcanic ash cloud that's brought European air travel to a virtual standstill, has stranded an estimated 32,000 people hoping to travel to or from Russia. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has ordered emergency measures to deal with the unprecedented crisis. The Dutch airline KLM and Germany's Lufthansa have carried out test flights through the ash cloud. They reported no damage to their aircraft, however air space in around 20 countries remains closed, affecting millions of people's travel plans. Forecasters believe disruption's likely to continue for several more days as light prevailing winds are failing to clear the cloud. The volcano in the south of Iceland began erupting on Wednesday, sending plumes of ash several kilometres into the air. Scientists have warned it could trigger a chain-reaction in other volcanoes in the country.

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[mammothfire]

it's funny the 2 highest rated comments are so contradictary to each other, lol

[MsKristy111]

It's not an ash cloud it's the dust from Arsenals trophy cabinet

[TheVistaLover]

@TheBigRedTom by island you mean ireland?

[gadionson1]

ows ?? really?

[TheBigRedTom]

@ps3gamers9897 The ash cloud briefly disrupted flights to and from scotland, northern island and the north of england. as far as i know there is no health risk associated with this ash cloud in the UK.

[ps3gamers9897]

does the smoke get to England? and if so is it dangerous to go to England?

[MegaCheer16]

@ComicGirlsify  It's true!

[ComicGirlsify]

@MegaCheer16 seriously?! wow

[MegaCheer16]

I was in France when it happened. The day when we were about to go back home was the day the volcanic ash cloud happened..

[miriam7779]

I dont understand why so many people attack xriswolf ....sooo many idiots....so sad..

[Larvemannenz001]

@XrisWolf Who?