Rusevelt Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) Was just watching this on BBC news, about the big on-going talk of a potential worldwide threat that this volcanic ash cloud from Iceland may cause, specifically to worldwide flights, but potentially other issues such a gobal warming. Anyone here experienced in this field of expertise can say what the potential short-term and long-term risks are with this natural phenomenon? Uk flights to international destinations are being suspended until 12pm at the moment. Edited April 15, 2010 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Nothing's going to happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Nothing's going to happen. Spoken like a true expert. So why are flights being suspended over this then einstein? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronz Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I'd have thought flights were cancelled due to not wanting to get ash and stuff in the engines. As far as an Armageddon, I'm with Skoze. Nothing's going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 The world isn't going to end today. However, thousands of airline passengers will go apeshit in various airports, and blame staff. This, overall, is good, in a way. It's a reminder that we can have all the investment banks, drugs and shit that we want, but good old Earth is still the don of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Another the world is over panic topic brought to you by Russevelt! Until something happens thats going to kill us all, I say whats the point in worrying? Nothing I'm going to do about it, so chill the f**k out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I'd have thought flights were cancelled due to not wanting to get ash and stuff in the engines. Yup. Basically a precautionary measure to ground all flights. That sort of decision isn't taken lightly but as for any other long or short term effects I'd say minimal. Worst case is a few places may get a light dusting of ash when it finally comes down. Hardly the Day after Tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Does this mean I can go out, steal cars and rape women? The end is nigh! Repent your sins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Nothing's going to happen. Nothing's going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Nothing's going to happen. Well, clearly something will but I wanted to use that line like every other f**ker in here. However, the world is not going to end. The raping and pillaging can still commence though, need something interesting in the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 need something interesting in the news. But... but... the Election! Isn't that enough excitement for anyone?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 But... but... the Election! Isn't that enough excitement for anyone?! Nope. Rape and pillaging every time for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) What i meant was, we aren't all going to be choked to death by the relatively miniscule amount of ash that's coming out of it, it won't make a huge difference to anything and will go away as quickly as it came, so don't shit brix just yet. As for the planes, it's obvious (and has been said above, but in true T-F style i'll repeat it) It won't do a plane any good to fly through all the ash n' that coming out of the volcano. Granted it would probably be absolutely fine, but they can't risk it. Edited April 15, 2010 by Skoze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 BREAKING NEWS. UK airspace is now closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Does this mean I can go out, steal cars and rape women? The end is nigh! Repent your sins! Proceed at will. I heard a story about a 747 that entered a cloud of ash, and all the engines stopped. The plane continued to glide in deathly silence, but upon reaching the clear air on the other side, all four fired up and it carried on it's way. I say let 'em go and fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) Quoted from the BBC news: The plume is so high that it will neither be visible nor pose a threat to the health of humans on the ground The major concern is that the ash could pose a very serious hazard to aircraft engines. If volcanic ash particles are ingested into a jet engine, they accumulate and clog the engines with molten glass. I think that about sums it up, its bad for planes, but jack shit else. Waahhhaaaayyy, we get to live! Edit: whats going on with the formatting of this post? It randomly changed its own font size and colour, and wont change back quite rite? Edited April 15, 2010 by RobinJI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I think that about sums it up, its bad for planes, but jack shit else. Waahhhaaaayyy, we get to live! But the Apocalypse sounded like so much fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 That is the downside, yet another lazy day in bed for the horsemen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I heard a story about a 747 that entered a cloud of ash, and all the engines stopped. The plane continued to glide in deathly silence, but upon reaching the clear air on the other side, all four fired up and it carried on it's way. I say let 'em go and fly. Exactly. Hell, they fly planes through buildings in America, let alone a bit of ash! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Hahahahaha, wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Foamoi Refresher Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 What i meant was, we aren't all going to be choked to death by the relatively miniscule amount of ash that's coming out of it, it won't make a huge difference to anything and will go away as quickly as it came, so don't shit brix just yet. As for the planes, it's obvious (and has been said above, but in true T-F style i'll repeat it) It won't do a plane any good to fly through all the ash n' that coming out of the volcano. Granted it would probably be absolutely fine, but they can't risk it. maybe there's something in that misty cloud of ash. like super huge spiders and other varieties of insects that have come to kill us all. it must have been the army, opening up portals into other multi-verses and dimensions, we will have to each sacrifice members of our families to keep the monsters away and pray to god to not be vengeful upon ourselves. the time to repent is NOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Tiny ash particles which is the thing keeping the planes grounded will be sucked into all manner of machinery and cause most practical machinery to break down. May as well begin construction of an ark right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 May as well begin construction of an ark right now God damnit, I sold all my Ark building tools on eBay last month. Well that's me screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanuckleJive Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I washed my car yesterday, If it gets covered in ash I'ma be pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 What happens if i go through a cloud of ash? Will there be molten glass inside my lungs too!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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