Were they prepared for eyjafjallajokull

The eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in 2010 caught many off guard, although Icelandic authorities had monitoring systems in place. While scientists were aware of seismic activity leading up to the eruption, the scale and impact, particularly on air travel across Europe, were not fully anticipated. Consequently, while there was some level of preparedness, the global disruption highlighted the need for improved response strategies for such volcanic events.