Why volcan Is Trending Today?

The Ethiopian volcano, Fentale, erupted for the first time in over 12,000 years, causing concern worldwide. The volcanic ash cloud drifted towards Asia, affecting air quality in Delhi, India, which was already experiencing 'very poor' AQI due to other factors. While some flights were disrupted, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) assured that the ash was unlikely to have an immediate impact on Delhi's air quality. The volcano's activity subsided, with ash clouds moving eastwards towards China. Experts clarified that the volcanic ash posed no additional health risk to Delhi residents.

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano, dormant for approximately 12,000 years, has erupted, sending ash plumes into the sky and disrupting air travel. The eruption, described by eyewitnesses as feeling like a sudden bomb, has led to the cancellation of numerous flights by airlines such as Air India, Akasa, IndiGo, and KLM. The volcanic ash cloud has reached India, affecting flights in cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kochi, with several more expected to be impacted as the plume moves eastward. The Indian Meteorological Department has been tracking the ash cloud, predicting it will clear out of India by around 7:30 PM. While the ash cloud poses a significant threat to aviation, experts confirm it is not currently an air quality threat for cities like Delhi, despite their already poor AQI. The eruption has also raised concerns about potential impacts on winter temperatures and air pollution levels.