Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 10,000 years

DGCA has asked airlines and airports to avoid regions affected by volcanic ash from Ethiopia to reduce operational and safety risks.

•             A windborne cloud of ash from the Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption in Ethiopia crossed northwest India.

•             It crossed Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR and Punjab and reduced visibility and disrupted flights as it headed eastward.

•             Some flights were cancelled to prevent hazards linked to ash in flight paths.

•             The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 10,000 years.

•             Its ash plume moved over the Red Sea toward West Asia before reaching India. As per Meteorologists, ash layer was above 10 km.

•             IMD said air pollution levels in Delhi would not be significantly affected.

•             As per IMD, ash influence over Indian cities would be brief. It was expected to pass quickly as it continued drifting east.

Hayli Gubbi

•             Hayli Gubbi is a shield volcano. It is situated in the Afar Region of Ethiopia.

•             Hayli Gubbi is the southernmost volcano of the Erta Ale Range, which is mainly made up of shield volcanoes.

Shield volcanoes

•             Shield volcanoes are biggest of all volcanoes on the earth.

•             Their most famous examples are Hawaiian volcanoes.

•             They are primarily made up of basalt, which is very fluid when erupted.