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Satellite Data, Aircraft and Volcanic Ash

Special | 55m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Mike Pavolonis explains efforts to prevent travel delays caused by natural disasters.

Aired 09/15/2010 | Rating TV-G

University Place

Satellite Data, Aircraft and Volcanic Ash

Special | 55m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Mike Pavolonis explains efforts to prevent travel delays caused by natural disasters.

Mike Pavolonis, physical scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Mike Pavolonis explains how large-scale volcanic eruptions, such as the April 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland, disrupt daily life and international travel. He details how his organization works to ease the blow of these natural events through tracking volcanic ash clouds to prevent travel delays.

Aired 09/15/2010 | Rating TV-G

University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

University Place

Satellite Data, Aircraft and Volcanic Ash

Special | 55m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Mike Pavolonis, physical scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Mike Pavolonis explains how large-scale volcanic eruptions, such as the April 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland, disrupt daily life and international travel. He details how his organization works to ease the blow of these natural events through tracking volcanic ash clouds to prevent travel delays.

Aired 09/15/2010 | Rating TV-G

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