As the ash cloud hovered over Europe, authorities closed airspace, forcing would-be flyers to seek alternative transport. What did this experience tell us about transport?

It was a bizarre week in April. While few in Europe could pronounce the name Eyjafjallajökull, they knew exactly what it was: the Icelandic volcano, whose ash cloud was considered too dangerous for airplanes. Flights were banned. The skies, particularly around airports and flight paths, were clear and quiet. People who had arranged long journeys had to try alternate means – car, bus, train, boat – or simply stay at home. Deliveries and freight were disrupted. Life seemed disturbed.

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Photographer: Jens Görlich