Question

After a volcanic eruption, flight operations are affected in the areas surrounding the volcanoes. Why?

Options

• Tiny abrasive particles of volcanic ash are released in the atmosphere.

• These particles damage aircraft engines.

• These particles reduce visibility.

• All of the above.

Answer 1

Tiny abrasive particles of volcanic ash are released in the atmosphere; these particles damage aircraft engines, and they reduce visibility.

Explanation:

Volcanic eruptions discharge dense clouds of abrasive ash particles that severely reduce atmospheric visibility and get ingested into jet engines, where the high temperatures melt the ash into glass-like deposits that can cause engine failure.