Some various old pictures from 2006/2007, the last time the volcano erupted.
The highest plume recorded: 55.000ft! It looks like Hiroshima.
Even when flying away form the toxic ashes, some particles were invisible in the air and could only be seen after landing. A lot of people complained when the European airspace was closed some years ago after that whatwasthatimpossiblenameagain volcano erupted in Iceland. Well after I have seen these minor eruptions, after 3 engines were lost I understand and support the authorities. If no action is taken and a crash happens, scientists and others will be thrown in jail, especially in Italy.
Empakai crater in the foreground, Ngorongoro Highlands.
Ashes covered a wide area making it tough for the few villagers out there.
I must have been in a state of grace that day… here is the 2nd plateau of the volcano. The ash layer got so thick or dense for some months that water would be trapped in a pond.
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