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20 countries closed their

airspace for a period over six
days. 100,000 travellers were
affected.

The volcano emitted 150 x

106Kg of C02 per day.

The volcanic ejected 250

million cubic metres of
tephra.

500 farmers were evacuated

from the area surrounding
the volcano.

10 to 12 erupting craters
ejected lava up to 150
metres into the air.

Molten lava flowed more than

2.5 miles to the north-east of
the fissures.

The ash had a high fluoride

content, this contaminated
streams and water.

Farmers were warned not to

allow livestock to drink from
streams, because of potential
renal failure.

Livestock had to be moved

indoors.

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Ash covering made it

difficult to farm or graze
cattle.

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The eruption caused ice to

melt, this quickly cooled the
lava resulting in a plume rich
in abrasive glass particles.

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Sudden melting of the glacier

caused flooding in nearby
rivers, one road was washed
away.

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At its highest the plume

reached 8 kilometres in
height.

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People were told to say

inside their homes.

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High sulphur dioxide levels

caused problems for people
with respiratory problems.

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Volcanic lightning was

witnesses, caused by the
colliding of rocks ejected by
the volcano.

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Airlines lost money; British

Airways $30 million dollars
a day.

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Kenyan farmers were losing

$2 million a day as they
couldnt transport their
flowers. Europe is 1/3 of their
market.

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There were no recorded

deaths or injuries.

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The cost of car hire rose,

ferries become fully
booked.