Ethiopian volcano erupts for first time in nearly 12k years, disrupting global travel

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00:00A volcano in northeast Ethiopia has erupted for the first time

00:03in nearly 12,000 years, and the images are stunning.

00:09The blast shot a massive column of smoke nine miles into the air,

00:14sending ash across Yemen, Oman, India, and Pakistan, and causing global travel problems.

00:20Air India and ACASA confirmed to Reuters they canceled multiple flights from Monday into

00:25Tuesday because of the eruption. Airport officials say several other flights had to be rerouted as a

00:31precaution. No casualties have been reported, but locals say the ash is already causing economic

00:37damage in nearby villages. Farm animals are struggling to find food as thick ash blankets

00:43the ground. Forecasters expect the plume to clear from India's skies by Tuesday as it drifts toward

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