Eruption grounds planes in Alaska

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On March 22, Mt Redoubt erupted four times, producing significant ash plumes that have disrupted air travel in and out of Alaska. The volcanic activity has resulted in the grounding of numerous flights, impacting both commercial and private aviation. The situation is being closely monitored due to the potential for further eruptions and additional ash fallout.

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Mt Redoubt erupted 4 times last night (March 22) , resulting in plumes of fine, abrasive ash that has grounded flights in and out of Alaska.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090323/ap_on_re_us/alaska_volcano;_ylt=AjL.zppeEqkQrym8TOOcdgys0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTI5dGtnY2ZjBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMDkwMzIzL2FsYXNrYV92b2xjYW5vBHBvcwMxMQRzZWMDeW5fdG9wX3N0b3J5BHNsawNhbGFza2F2b2xjYW4-
 
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