This has been going on for a bit…but I wanted to take cognizance…in order to make a point:

Volcanic ash cloud: new threat to flights

A “new ash cloud” was spreading towards the UK on Monday night, leaving air passengers facing the possibility of further delays.

Air traffic control company Nats said the “situation was worsening” in some areas. But it said Scottish airports should be available from 7am on Tuesday and other airspace over England from 1pm, although not including the main London airports.

Nats said in a statement on Monday night: “The volcano eruption in Iceland has strengthened and a new ash cloud is spreading south and east towards the UK. “This demonstrates the dynamic and rapidly changing conditions in which we are working.

“Latest information from the Met [Meteorological] Office shows that the situation is worsening in some areas.

UPDATE: More Delays: New Ash Cloud Heads Towards UK

Here’s the output from ONE volcano, in a relatively remote location, that has thoroughly disrupted a huge chuck of the world economy. (40,000 Americans stuck in the UK!)

Could this be a bit of a hint in favor of personal and family preparedness? Just a thought.