Volcano erupts in Ethiopia after 12,000 years
Ethiopia’s Hali Gubbi volcano erupted suddenly on Sunday after 12,000 years. The ash and sulfur dioxide from the eruption reached a height of about 15 km, spreading across the Red Sea and into Yemen and Oman.
At around 11 pm on Monday night, this volcanic ash reached the skies of Delhi, 4,300 km from Ethiopia. Now, this ash has moved away from India and is moving towards China, according to India Met Sky Weather Alert.
Air India canceled 11 flights due to this plume. Experts stated that the height of the plume was so high that its impact on civilian life was minimal.
No one has died in the incident so far
The eruption occurred at the Hali Gubbi volcano in the Afar region. This volcano is so old and dormant that no previous records of its eruption had been recorded. No one was killed in the incident, but the governments of Yemen and Oman have urged people to exercise caution, especially those with respiratory problems.
Airplanes were also facing problems due to the ash in the sky. Flights in areas like Delhi and Jaipur were being monitored due to the ash. International aviation protocols were being followed to ensure that the ash particles could damage engines.
