ICELANDIC VOLCANO CONTINUES TO CAUSE MISERY IN EUROPE AND BEYOND
A lingering volcanic ash plume forced extended no-fly restrictions over much of Europe on Saturday. Meanwhile, scientists in Iceland warned that volcanic activity had increased and showed no sign of abating.
Scientists say that because the volcano is situated below a glacial ice cap, the magma is being cooled quickly; causing explosions and plumes of grit that can be catastrophic to plane engines if prevailing winds are right.
Stranded passengers reported the delays were causing financial hardships. Some had to check out of hotels and sleep in the airports. Others, desperate to return home or get to meetings, rushed to book a ride on ferries or taxis.
Europeans have been warned that continued flight bans could spark shortages of imported fresh fruit and vegetables.
In Iceland, torrents of water have carried away chunks of ice the size of small houses. Sections of the country's main road were wiped out by the flash floods. More floods from melting waters are expected as long as the volcano keeps erupting. In 1821, the same volcano managed to erupt for more than a year.
Iceland, a nation of 320,000 people, sits on a large volcanic hot spot in the Atlantic's mid-oceanic ridge; there is a long history of devastating eruptions. One of the worst eruptions was the 1783 eruption of the Laki volcano, which spewed a toxic cloud over Europe, killing tens of thousands. Historians believe that the 1783 eruption of the Laki volcano set the stage for the events that eventually led to the French Revolution.
KILLER OF CHELSEA KING AND AMBER DUBOIS PLEADS GUILTY – WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON
This is an update to previous stories about Chelsea King and Amber Dubois. [ New Details About Killer and Help Find Chelsea and Amber ]
On Friday, April 16, accused killer John Gardner pled guilty to murdering teenagers Chelsea King and Amber Dubois.
Gardner entered into a plea deal with the San Diego District Attorney. In exchange for the guilty pleas, Gardner will be sentenced to two consecutive life in prison terms, without the possibility of parole.
Chelsea, 17, disappeared Feb. 25 after heading out for a jog near Lake Hodges. Her body was found just days later in a shallow grave near the lake. Gardner’s DNA was found on Chelsea’s underwear.
Amber, 14, vanished in Feb. 2009 while walking to school. Her skeletal remains were found in early March—just miles from where Chelsea was discovered.
Gardner also faces 33 years to life in prison for attacking a woman in December 2009.
Gardner has a history of violence against underage girls. In 2000 he was sentenced to six years behind bars after pleading guilty to assaulting a 13-year-old girl. He ultimately served just five years.
Society needs to do more to remove monsters like John Gardner from our midst.
Our heart-felt condolences go to the families and friends of Chelsea King and Amber Dubois. May they find comfort in the years to come. God bless you.
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