Volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Merapi, which showered the area of Yogyakarta and surrounding areas increasingly thickened. This is obviously a serious threat to residents who live there.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), exposure to volcanic ash is very dangerous to people who mengirupnya. The most common threat is respiratory distress.
Based on the WHO exposure during the eruption of Mount Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland ago, volcanic ash is generally composed of fine particles of rock fragments, minerals, and glass with strong character, rugged, corrosive and does not dissolve in water.
Ash particles are very small so easily blown by the wind thousands of miles. The most potentially damaging to the body is the smallest ash particles that reach less than 1 / 100 millimeter. This is dangerous because it easily penetrates the fabric mask and into the lungs.
A person with bronchitis, emphysema and asthma are advised to reduce outdoor activities due to exposure to volcanic ash can aggravate health problems.
WHO said the concentration of volcanic ash each volcano is different, depending on natural conditions such as air temperature and wind. "Our advice is to listen insruksi local health officials," said Dr Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment WHO.
"If irritation or pain in the throat and lungs, runny, or itchy eyes, you should immediately go back home and restrict activities outside the room," Neira said.
In addition to harmful particles, volcanic ash also potentially contain sulfur dioxide gas in low levels. That's why when it starts to smell of sulfur, it is advisable immediately away from the region.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), exposure to volcanic ash is very dangerous to people who mengirupnya. The most common threat is respiratory distress.
Based on the WHO exposure during the eruption of Mount Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland ago, volcanic ash is generally composed of fine particles of rock fragments, minerals, and glass with strong character, rugged, corrosive and does not dissolve in water.
Ash particles are very small so easily blown by the wind thousands of miles. The most potentially damaging to the body is the smallest ash particles that reach less than 1 / 100 millimeter. This is dangerous because it easily penetrates the fabric mask and into the lungs.
A person with bronchitis, emphysema and asthma are advised to reduce outdoor activities due to exposure to volcanic ash can aggravate health problems.
WHO said the concentration of volcanic ash each volcano is different, depending on natural conditions such as air temperature and wind. "Our advice is to listen insruksi local health officials," said Dr Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment WHO.
"If irritation or pain in the throat and lungs, runny, or itchy eyes, you should immediately go back home and restrict activities outside the room," Neira said.
In addition to harmful particles, volcanic ash also potentially contain sulfur dioxide gas in low levels. That's why when it starts to smell of sulfur, it is advisable immediately away from the region.
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