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Ethiopia volcanic ash plume raises aviation alarm: Fine glass particles can choke engines, cause mid-air shutdowns; DGCA issues warning

Volcanic ash poses a significant threat to aviation, with abrasive particles melting and solidifying in jet engines, leading to potential stalls or shutdowns. Past eruptions like Eyjafjallajkull in 2010 and Mount Pinatubo in 1991 caused widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures, disrupting millions of passengers and damaging aircraft.