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Flight disruptions continue in Alaska as volcanic ash from the Shiveluch Volcano in Russia's Far East drifts over the southern part of the state. On Thursday, 51 Alaska Airlines flights were canceled, and 11 more were canceled on Friday morning. The ash cloud is being monitored, and more cancelations and delays are possible. Volcanic ash is abrasive and can cause engine failure in jets.
Alaska Airlines has canceled more than two dozen flights in Alaska due to an ash cloud from Russia's Shiveluch Volcano. The ash cloud drifted over Alaska air space in the last few days, but no ashfall is expected on Alaska communities. The airline encouraged travelers to check the status of their flights online, and depending on the ash cloud's location, movement, and timing, additional flights might be canceled.
Alaska Airlines canceled about two dozen flights due to an ash cloud from the Shiveluch Volcano in Russia, which started erupting on Tuesday and has caused the largest fallout in nearly 60 years. The airline is monitoring the ash cloud and may need to cancel additional flights. The volcano is about 1,770 miles east of Anchorage, and the powdered rock from volcanic ash can cause a jet engine to shut down.
The Shiveluch volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted, sending clouds of ash over 41,700 square miles and coating nearby villages in up to 3 inches of dust. However, researchers say the eruption is not expected to deposit any ash on the ground in Alaska, though it may affect air traffic around the Aleutian Islands depending on future activity levels. The peninsula is one of the world's most concentrated areas of geothermal activity, with about 30 active volcanoes.
The Shiveluch volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted for a second day, spewing clouds of dust 10km into the sky and blanketing wide areas with ash. The area has been closed to aircraft and residents have been advised to stay indoors. Shiveluch is one of Kamchatka's most active volcanoes, and the eruption has been the largest fallout in nearly 60 years. The Kamchatka Peninsula is one of the world's most concentrated areas of geothermal activity, with about 30 active volcanoes.
The Shiveluch volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted, sending an ash plume 10 kilometers high and posing an increased threat to air traffic. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team issued a code red Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation, noting that ash explosions 15 kilometers high could occur at any time. Local authorities closed schools and ordered residents in nearby villages to stay indoors. The ash cloud following the eruption drifted to the west and south and measured 400 by 270 kilometers.