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Volcano: UK airspace closed
15th April 2010 The BBC have reported that the Air Traffic Control Service (Nats) said no flights would be allowed in or out of UK airspace from midday to 1800BST amid fears of engine damage.The restrictions were imposed after the Met Office warned the ash was sufficient to clog engines.
Passengers were also affected in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.
Passengers were advised to contact their carriers prior to travel.
Experts have warned that the tiny particles of rock, glass and sand contained in the ash cloud would be sufficient to jam aircraft engines.
Original story: BBC
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