![]() ![]() ![]() Ash clouds can also drift great distances from their source. ![]() Volcanic ash clouds are a serious hazard to aviation, reducing visibility, damaging flight controls and ultimately causing jet engines to fail.Įncounters between aircraft and volcanic ash can happen because ash clouds are difficult to distinguish from ordinary clouds, both visually and on radar, according to the US Geological Survey. 9q1HHzwKHi- Francis Argueta Aguirre March 23, 2021 In a video posted to his Twitter account, Civil Aviation Director Francis Argueta said it was not clear how long the closure would last but that authorities “hope to resume the airport operations as soon as possible.”ĭebido al cambio de dirección del viento de sur a norte y el incremento de la actividad volcánica del Pacaya, existe presencia de arena volcánica en el Aeropuerto La Aurora razón por la que, cuidando la seguridad operacional se han cerrado operaciones. “So far, nine aircrafts have been affected and remain grounded, one flight coming from Los Angeles, California, United States, was diverted to El Salvador,” Guatemala’s Civil Aviation Authority said. The 2,569 meter (approximately 8,428 feet) volcano is located approximately 48 kilometers (29 miles) south of the airport and has been active in recent weeks.Īccording to the Civil Aviation Authority, the measure was taken following the recommendation of the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) which announced the increase of volcanic ash in many areas of the capital. The Civil Aviation Authority announced the closure on Twitter, saying that they took the decision as a result of “the change of wind direction from south to north and the increase of the Pacaya’s volcanic activity, and the rise in ashfall.” Soldiers sweep volcanic ash from the runway at La Aurora International airport, which was closed following volcanic activity and unfavorable wind conditions at the Pacaya volcano outside of Guatemala City on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. ![]()
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