Posted on 04/20/2010 12:41:55 PM PDT by Kartographer
For all the worldwide chaos that Iceland's volcano has already created, it may just be the opening act.
Scientists fear tremors at the Eyjafjallajokull volcano could trigger an even more dangerous eruption at the nearby Katla volcano creating a worst-case scenario for the airline industry and travelers around the globe.
A Katla eruption would be 10 times stronger and shoot higher and larger plumes of ash into the air than its smaller neighbor, which has already brought European air travel to a standstill for five days and promises severe travel delays for days more.
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I’d have to say, I’m a little bit nervous about this....
And him too!!!
Wasn’t volcanos one of the things Al Gore invented?
I’m sure...A true legend in his own mind!
I keep humming Buffet’s Volcano song !
Great! the fewer muslims that immigrate the better.
I am wondering how we can “be ready” for this.
In past history, Katla erupted stronger the last time Eyjaf did....and right after as well!
The US Navy left Iceland a few years ago.
Probably finish up around 12/21/2012!!!
Nailed it!
ROFLMAO!
Why would you contaminate a perfectly good functioning volcano?
How the Earth Was Made aired a episode about Iceland and the unique volcanoes. Very cool and frighting.
Youtube links for 5 parts in HD.
Iceland 2 of 5 HD - How The Earth Was Made
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmCXKq9yAsA
Iceland 3 of 5 HD - How The Earth Was Made
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX4wIc8wH-Q
Iceland 4 of 5 HD - How The Earth Was Mad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTTvRvRIjt0
Iceland 5 of 5 HD - How The Earth Was Made
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8E4rtPiF_Q
The usual disaster prep.
We’ll get hurt even more when the wind is turning west.
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