Volcanic Eruptions
Report any volcanic eruptions in plain text language. Include the following:
- the name of the volcano
- latitude, longitude, or direction and approximate distance from the ship, if known
- date and time (UTC) of the eruption
- size description, approximate height, and direction of movement of the ash cloud
- any other pertinent information (this should not include pre-eruption activity)
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.