Volcano Web Shorts 5: Volcanic Ash Impacts

Aerial view of a volcano emitting a plume of ash and dust. Caption: Our objective is to keep people safe

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.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Volcano Web Shorts 5: Volcanic Ash Impacts

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    U.S. Geological Survey
    Length:
    3 minutes