{"id":15646,"date":"2021-04-10T09:11:06","date_gmt":"2021-04-10T01:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartairfilters.com\/?p=15646"},"modified":"2021-05-10T16:51:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T08:51:48","slug":"volcanic-ash-smoke-can-travel-over-10000-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartairfilters.com\/en\/blog\/volcanic-ash-smoke-can-travel-over-10000-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"Volcanic Ash Can Travel Over 10,000 Miles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Volcanic eruptions affect air quality<\/a> in many ways. But how far away from the eruption is air quality affected? How far can volcanic ash and smoke travel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larger Volcanic Ash Typically Does Not Travel Very Far<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During a volcanic eruption, the general rule of thumb is larger ash falls to the ground sooner than smaller pieces of ash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, most of ash larger than .01 mm falls to the ground within 30 minutes of eruption. But during powerful eruptions, larger pieces of volcanic rock (called pumice) have travelled over 6 kilometers from the eruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smaller particulates of ash can travel much farther. These pieces of ash are typically less than 2.5 micrograms (PM2.5) in size. See below for some perspective on how small these particles really are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Far Can Tiny Dangerous Volcanic Ash Particles Travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These tiny particulates of ash (considered PM2.5) are of greatest concern to humans<\/a>, as they are small enough to enter the blood stream and organs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WATCH: 5 Things You Should Know about PM2.5 Air Pollution<\/h3>\n\n\n
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