Volcano Web Shorts 5: Volcanic Ash Impacts

3 minutes

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Volcanic ash is geographically the most widespread of all volcanic hazards. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) geologist Larry Mastin describes how volcanic ash can disrupt lives many thousands of miles from an erupting volcano. The development of ash cloud models and ash cloud disruption to air traffic is highlighted.

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Runtime: 3 minutes

Topic: Health and Safety, Science
Subtopic: Earth Sciences, Geology, Safety
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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Release Year: 2012
Producer/Distributor: U.S. Geological Survey
Series: Volcano Web Shorts

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