CNA Explains: What happens when a plane flies into a volcanic ash cloud?
Aviation safety consultant Michael Daniel told CNA that in the worst-case scenario, the abrasiveness of volcanic ash on the engine blades can cause an engine “flame-out”, or shutdown. And yes, there have been instances where engines flamed out due to flying through volcanic ash clouds, he added.
Bali flights cancelled due to dangerous volcanic ash
Several airlines have cancelled flights between Australia and Bali due to dangerous ash clouds from a volcano near the Indonesian holiday island. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia advised passengers of the disruptions on Wednesday, saying the ash from Mount Lewotaobi Laki-laki made it unsafe to fly.
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia erupted in late 2023, culminating in severe eruptions by November 2024 that impacted ...
It said the passengers would be given the option to rebook while it monitors the movement of ash in the coming days. Two of ...
The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (HTHH) in January 2022 ejected about 2.9 billion tons of volcanic material into the ...
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PHIVOLCS monitor Kanlaon ash emissions, volcanic earthquakesThe Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has reported that volcanic earthquakes and ash emissions ...
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Time lapse footage shows Kanlaon Volcano spewing ash in the PhilippinesThe Kanlaon Volcano continued to spew ash amid increased activity in the Philippines. Time lapse footage shows the volcano ...
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