Video: Volcanic ash sensor test conducted by airlines

Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:30 in Earth & Climate

In 2010, a massive volcanic eruption interrupted air travel around the world, causing safety officials to warn that planes would fall from the sky if they got near the ash cloud. Charlie D'Agata reports on how scientists have produced the world's first man-made ash cloud in the name of aviation safety.

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