Vulcanic Eruption Precautions

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Type:
Website
Publishing Organisation:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Languages
  • English
Scenarios
  • Vulcanic eruption
Disaster Management Phase

After, Before, During

A volcanic eruption can:
  • Contaminate water supplies.
  • Damage machinery.
  • Reduce visibility through smog and harmful gases that may threaten low-lying areas.
  • Make it hard to breathe and irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat.