Eyjafjallajökull (IMAGE) Aarhus University Caption When the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted in 2010, the ash cloud brought air traffic in northern Europe to its knees and cost society an absolute fortune. Changes in climate and the environment will grow more expensive in future, but there are unexploited and cheaper resources available in local communities, says Felix Riede, an associate professor of prehistoric archaeology. Credit Árni Friðriksson Usage Restrictions only use photo with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.