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Grímsvötn ash cloud – better news for the Bank Holiday

Posted on 25 May, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

Latest information received from the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) indicates that the Grímsvötn volcano is no longer emitting ash, and only minor steam plumes from the crater up to around 300 metres. According to the British Geological Survey (BGS), the … Continue reading →

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Ash observations confirm Met Office ash forecasts

Posted on 24 May, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

The Grímsvötn volcano continues to eject ash according to latest information  from colleagues in the Iceland Met Office and British Geological Survey. As the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre for the northwest Europe region, the Met Office uses this information to provide guidance on … Continue reading →

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‘Significant eruption’ of Grimsvotn likely to bring ash to UK

Posted on 23 May, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

The British Geological Survey (BGS) have described the eruption of Grimsvötn that began over the weekend as ‘a significant eruption’ and the IMO have reported ash continuing to be ejected to a height of 10km. As the Volcanic Ash Advisory … Continue reading →

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