2012-09-12

Ash / dust storm on 10 and 11 September from Mýrdalssandur and other locations on the south coast of Iceland

Strong wind and dry weather are an ideal combination for ash/dust storms.

Windspeed at Kvísker (figure below) and Kirkjubæjarklaustur well over 15 m/s and even stronger gusts.

20120911_0905_KviskerVindur

Data from the IMO web site.

20120910_modis_truecol_P20122541420

Satellite image take at 14:20 on 10 September (MODIS/NASA Rapidfire via IMO). Clearly visible broad plume of ash/dust reaching to the south-east.

20120911_modis_truecol_P20122551505

Satellite image taken at 15:05 on 11 September 2012 (MODIS/NASA Rapidfire via IMO).