How Qantas and other airlines decide whether to fly near volcanoes

Volcanic ash is made of tiny crystal and rock fragments that during an eruption can reach as high as the cruising altitude of commercial aircraft, and that’s a concern for airlines.

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How Qantas and other airlines decide whether to fly near volcanoes

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