Unlikely that volcanic ash causes risks

• April 25, 2024

The WHO warned about possible health risks, due to the eruption of the volcano in Iceland last April, but declares that the ash particles ejected still remain at high altitude in the atmosphere , so that people in Europe should not worry at the moment ..

Iceland's volcanic eruption, which paralyzed aviation across Europe, has scientists arguing about how serious the potential risks to the population will be, since any inhaled particle goes directly to the lungs and can reach peripheral regions like the bronchi .

"The atmosphere has a great diluting effect due to the force of the wind, which implies that the amount of ash that reaches the earth is possibly very small," said Ken Donaldson, an expert in respiratory toxicology in Great Britain.

The crater located in the fifth largest glacier in Iceland, has so far released levels of acceptable ash particles, if a change in levels is identified, the population will be advised to stay inside the house or use protective masks.

Video Medicine: Michio Kaku explains the Environmental Risks of Volcanic Eruptions (April 2024).