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Eyjafjallajökull eruption

The Eyjafjallajökull eruption in 2010 was a volcanic event in Iceland that involved both an underground magma flow and an ash cloud. When magma reached the surface, it caused an explosive eruption, releasing ash into the atmosphere. This ash cloud spread across Europe, disrupting air travel due to health and safety concerns. The eruption also melted ice beneath the volcano, creating flooding and shaping the landscape. It lasted several weeks, highlighting how volcanic activity can impact the environment, air travel, and local communities in significant ways.