Volcano News Update: Iceland Volcano Video, the Eyjafjöll Eruption

Want to get a good look at the volcano that’s currently responsible for thousands of canceled and delayed flights all over the globe?

The eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjöll volcano under the Eyjafjallajökull glacier has stranded millions of travelers, but it has also created astonishing sunsets and amazing images, starting with the eruption itself.

After the jump, you can watch raw footage of the volcano erupting.

In this video, you can see both the darker-colored volcanic ash mixed with lighter-colored steam produced from the melting Eyjafjallajökull glacier:

Scientists say it is too early to predict when Eyjafjöll will stop spewing ash.

Though aviation experts predict flights might be back in the air over most or all of Europe by early next week, there is a chance that it might take weeks before the skies have fully cleared.

And even then, once airports begin operating normally, it will likely take another 36-72 hours before the airlines are back on schedule.

As Peter explained to Maggie Rodriguez on The Early Show, with the crews and planes and even passengers out of place, the airlines will require a period of readjustment before they can resume normal operations.

By Adriana Padilla & Matthew Calcara for PeterGreenberg.com.

Remember, Peter’s radio show is coming to you this weekend from Portmeirion in Wales, which lies near the main path of the volcano ash fallout. Click here to learn more about the show’s guests, including several travel experts who will provide further insights into the effects of the Iceland volcano.

Related links on PeterGreenberg.com:

• Travel News Update: Volcanic Ash Cloud Causes Air Travel Disruption
• London-Heathrow Flights Cancelled as Volcanic Ash Spreads
• Volcano Causes Havoc for Travelers, Stunning Sunsets
• Natural Disasters & Travel section
• Air Travel, Airlines & Airports
• Dealing With Disasters When You Travel
• Volcanoes & Travel: Mount Redoubt Erupts, Airport Shut Down