Volcanic Ash Cloud - Earth Discover

Steam and ash cloud resulting from the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland on April 17, 2010.

2010: The Global Impact of Eyjafjallajökull’s 2010 Eruption

Eyjafjallajökull's 2010 eruption, though moderate on the VEI scale, had a significant global impact, disrupting air travel for millions and causing major economic losses, despite having no direct casualties