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Clear and Present Dangers: The Multiple Health Hazards of Volcanic Eruptions.

Authors :
Nicole, Wendee
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives; Feb2022, Vol. 130 Issue 2, p022001-1-022001-9, 9p, 3 Color Photographs, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article discusses the various health hazards from volcanic eruptions by citing the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in May 2021. Other topics include the studies on the immediate and longer-term effects of volcanic gas and ash inhalation on mental health, and other volcanic emissions like hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sulfide, and hydrogen chloride.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916765
Volume :
130
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Environmental Health Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155589687
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP10541