Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the volcano whose dense cloud of drifting volcanic ash is causing many European airports to shut down for days and affecting air traffic worldwide.

  1. kkjhkerhwede

  2. Eyjafjallajokul

  3. bnkjkjhdwerfun

  4. snasdflkuila
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Eyjafjallajökull (the correct Icelandic spelling) erupted in April 2010, sending a massive ash cloud over Europe that grounded flights for nearly a week. Volcanic ash melts in jet engines and can cause catastrophic failure, so authorities had to close airspace for safety.

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