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An image released by Eumetsat on May 24, 2011 shows concentration of ash over Iceland. European air traffic controllers said on May 24 that 252 flights had been cancelled as a volcanic ash cloud covered Scotland and Northern Ireland."Most airlines have cancelled flights today -- 252 flights," said Brian Flynn, head of operations at the Brussels-based Eurocontrol via Twitter. "Parts of ashcloud to cover Scotland and Northern Ireland today.". AFP PHOTO / EUMETSAT