How do volcanoes effect the environment through air pollution, especially
through the spewing of hazardous gases into the stratosphere and
atmosphere? How can people be protected against such gases and their
effects? For example..a large eruption which threatens the entire world
population...Thank you........AS QUICK AS POSSIBLE PLS,
Aziz Al-Humaidhi
Dear Aziz,
A very large eruption might cause enough cooling, perhaps one degree
Celsius, to impact world food production. That would be the biggest
threat. Some volcanic gases may be involved in ozone depletion.
Protection against these potential hazards might be difficult. More
temperature tolerant crops might need to be developed. For the lower
ozone, people need to be better educated about the dangerous of exposure
to harmful UV rays.
Steve Mattox, University of North Dakota
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