Which volcanic eruption in 2010 disrupted air travel across Europe?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Eyjafjallajökull, under an ice cap in the south
- Step 1: Ash from the eruption closed airspace for days. Step 2. The volcano lies under an ice cap in the south. Answer: Eyjafjallajökull, under an ice cap in the south. Why not the others: Surtsey erupted in the 1960s and Laki in 1783.
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