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It would be disastrous for my vacation if Europe gets ashed and my flight cancelled😞
You’re getting downvotes, but the implication that transatlantic tourism will grind to a halt is a big deal, and very real. For Iceland it’s an even bigger concern as so much of their economy depends on tourism (though this is the slow season).
One thing I haven’t heard mentioned is the Icelandic water spring source. It’s a big ($2B+) operation and (supposedly) located on that peninsula. I looked for it but could only find the operational/business headquarters.
Also in the area is a major geothermal power plant and the big carbon capture plant which gets it power from it. Research and market development could be seriously set back if it's damaged.
I didn't realize they had one, or even cared that much about it (since their power sources are something like 99.9x carbon free). I knew there was a research site that was doing deep drilling on the peninsula, but not the purpose.
Makes sense to do the power hungry and experimental research into carbon reduction next to a cheap and carbon free energy source though
Aww poor baby. How about the millions this will affect, and those that will die? Nah, just think only of yourself and your vacation. Fucking piece of shit.
why do both of you need to be bellends about this
Well, as a North Sea dwelling individual, I would be one of those millions breathing the ash clouds and being affected. Not really sure what you know about Icelandic volcanos but thankfully deaths are rare and disruptions to air travel are typically the main consideration:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_the_April_2010_Eyjafjallaj%C3%B6kull_eruption
But I appreciate the kind words…
Well, I'm glad it's not as devastating as I thought. I'm just sick and tired of the selfish, entitled trash in this world not giving a damn about anything but their vacations and nail appointments and stock options. Anyway, stay safe up there! Your country is very pretty from what I've seen and I'd love to visit it some day.
Just to be clear, I live in continental Europe and not Iceland.
As other have pointed out, Iceland very much depends on both tourism and their national airline IcelandAir. People in those sectors will certainly be affected much worse than me.
I don’t deny being selfish but my comment was just trying to point out one of the main concerns, in a cheeky way.
Sorry for not catching it was cheeky. Too many people really do think like that these days. Cheers!
You are being pretty dramatic about an honest and harmless comment. Grow up and stop making the internet worse.