19th April 2010, 01:24 PM
med Wrote::face-rain:Quick note: Having lived in an area of volcanic activity for a number of years, i can say that acid rain is an issue and that personal health issues that may arise are asthma, recurring headaches, throat and eye irritation, etc. Particularly in those areas of volcanic gas and damp or fog, the pyroclastic particles can travel farther, linger longer, threaten plants, effect uv and sunlight in terms of photosynthesis and other processes, it can be a serious matter should it last for long periods.
I wasn't full aware of that..........but it makes sense though. I wonder how much the cloud will effect us, it being so high up. But i guess its gotta come back down somewhere.
med Wrote:It is by no means an optimum situation to work or live in so I hope that the volcano dies back for the sake of many who live in the sweep of the plumes.
Me too! I also wonder how much it'll effect the climate