Topic: Barda Boonga

The Icelandic Met Office is monitoring the Barda Boonga volcano, which has shown signs of sub-glacial eruption. The aviation color code has been raised to red, sparking fears of a repeat of the 2010 ash crisis that grounded European flights. Skeptics suggest the timing of the "ash crisis" may be linked to geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the need for control over European airspace.