The fogo volcano (Cape Verde) 2014 eruption: impacts on human health

Volcanic eruptions disturb directly and indirectly the ecosystems and the health of the exposed populations. Hazards include, among others, toxic volcanic ashes with diameters <10 μm (PM10). During volcanic eruptions and their immediate aftermath, increased respiratory system morbidity has been o...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autor principal: Candeias, Carla (author)
Outros Autores: Ávila, P. F. (author), Alves, C. (author), Silva, E. F. (author), Rocha, F. (author), Pio, C (author), Teixeira, J. P. (author)
Formato: conferenceObject
Idioma:eng
Publicado em: 2017
Assuntos:
Volcanic Eruptions
Cape Verde
impacts on Human Health
Risk Assessment
Genotoxicidade Ambiental
Texto completo:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/4576
País:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.insa.pt:10400.18/4576
Descrição
Resumo:Volcanic eruptions disturb directly and indirectly the ecosystems and the health of the exposed populations. Hazards include, among others, toxic volcanic ashes with diameters <10 μm (PM10). During volcanic eruptions and their immediate aftermath, increased respiratory system morbidity has been observed as well as mortality among those affected by volcanic eruptions. Unfavorable health effects could partly be prevented by timely application of safety measures.

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