Why ash and aircraft don't mix
A volcanic ash cloud is an abrasive combination of fine rock, minerals and glass particles. Concentrated ash clouds near a volcano can cause catastrophic damage, but even planes that fly through diluted clouds hundreds of miles away must be checked for potential problems.
SOURCE: David Schneider, research geophysicist; U.S. Geological Survey; FAA | Bonnie Berkowitz and Alberto Cuadra/The Washington Post - April 17, 2010
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