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ARGOMENTO: Health warnings over toxic volcanic ash and sulphu
Health warnings over toxic volcanic ash and sulphu 2 Anni 9 Mesi fa #6864
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Health warnings over toxic volcanic ash and sulphur
Experts are trying to assess the impact of volcanic ash and toxic sulphuric gases in the air after a volcano erupted in Tonga on Saturday. Which symbol is there in SLOTXO which symbol is the wild symbol? The eruption showered the Pacific islands with ash and triggered a tsunami. People have been advised to stay away from low-lying areas and beaches. Now, the priority is to find safe shelter and clean water, and to escape the volcanic smog. The plumes of gas and debris from the volcano reached 20km (12 miles) into the sky - but the main health concerns are from ash in the air which people are breathing. Disease risk A New Zealand government minister said there were "high levels of sulphur in the air at the moment and also in the water". They added that this was a risk to drinking water and fishing, which is vital to the Tongan people, and could lead to a rise in water temperatures. The Red Cross says polluted drinking water, caused by volcanic ash and salt water from the tsunami, could affect tens of thousands of people and increase the risk of diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea. Ash, gases and particles emitted from volcanoes can be a public health risk. They cause problems with breathing and can affect the heart and blood vessels - the cardiovascular system - too. They can also irritate the lungs, eyes and skin. Carol Stewart, associate professor of the College of Health, Massey University, said: "Ashfall on the ground is not hazardous to breathing, but fine ash in the air can be inhaled. First aid supplies A spokesman for the Red Cross explained: "The last time we spoke to colleagues was on Saturday. That is a concern. They are trained to provide help and support and will be doing that, but we don't know the extent of need for the 100,000 residents who live in Tonga." The teams will be supporting evacuations, providing first aid and distributing relief supplies which are already on the islands. "We have enough to support 1,200 families in Tonga, but there could be many more who need them," he said. The kits contain essential items such as tarpaulins, blankets, kitchen sets, sanitary products and water purification tablets. Clearing up the debris and repairing all of the damage is a priority, but will take time - and the people doing it will need protecting. |
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