Photo You Must See: Ash and Steam Over Iceland

Photo Features • World Hum • 04.15.10 | 11:53 AM ET

REUTERS/Ho New

An ash cloud from this week’s volcanic eruption in Iceland rises to 22,000 feet. Flights in the UK have been grounded as a result, over fears the cloud’s debris could clog plane engines.

Tags: Air Travel, Travel Photography, Volcanoes, Europe, Iceland

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2 Comments for Photo You Must See: Ash and Steam Over Iceland

Abi 04.15.10 | 2:16 PM ET

Great photo - playing havoc with my plans, though!

Cecille Soriano 04.23.10 | 3:00 AM ET

Great Shot. Scary though if were the one taking that picture.

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