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Old 30th May 2011, 20:23
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That sounds like an interesting event.

I just read this:
Originally Posted by VAAC Website
Latest information received from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicate that the volcanic activity in Iceland has paused. As a result of this lower activity, UK airspace is not expected to be affected.

Volcanologists and Geologists term this quieter spell of volcanic activity as a ‘paused’ phase. However, it is typical for a volcano like this to have several ‘pauses’ as part of its overall eruption phase. Only when the volcano has been ‘paused’ for three months will it then be regarded as being dormant.

Although no ash is being emitted at the moment, while any volcanic activity continues the Met Office will continue to monitor the situation.
Therefore I wouldn't be amazed if what you encountered turned out to be something else? Pollution maybe?

Anyway, I'm sincerely interested! Please keep us updated!
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