Russian Volcano Eruption Causes Flight Cancellations in Alaska and Western US
TL;DR
Dozens of flights in Alaska have been canceled due to an ash cloud from a volcanic eruption in Russia that has drifted over to the state. Alaska Airlines reported at least 23 canceled flights and expects flight delays throughout the day. The National Weather Service issued advisories related to the ash from Sheveluch Volcano, located on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. Travelers are advised to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport.
- Alaska flights canceled due to Russian volcanic activity Alaska's News Source
- Volcano erupts in Russia's far east, triggers aviation alert | WION Climate Tracker WION
- Ash from Russian volcano eruption not expected to reach Alaska Anchorage Daily News
- Some flights to Western Alaska canceled due to Kamchatka eruption KTOO
- Shiveluch volcano erupted creating a giant ash cloud reaching almost 12 miles into the atmosphere NPR
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