III. Sky Condition, Visibility and Present Weather

Volcanic Eruptions

Volcanic Eruptions

Report any volcanic eruptions in plain text language. Include the following:

Photo of Alaska volcano Mt. Redoubt eruption on 21 April, 1990.

Which of the following obscuration events can cause jet engine failure? Choose the best answer.

The correct answer is E.

When sucked into jet engines, volcanic ash can melt and coat the blades and other jet turbine parts with a glass-like substance. This can cause engine failure.

Please make a selection.