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AIRBORNE ASH [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
CONT

Airborne ash can diminish visibility, damage flight control systems, and cause jet engines to fail. USGS [United States Geological Survey] and other scientists with the Alaska Volcano Observatory are playing a leading role in the international effort to reduce the risk posed to aircraft by volcanic eruptions.

CONT

Fly ash created by generating plants is similar to airborne ash produced by volcanoes and forest fires, and consists mostly of carbon.

OBS

airborne: Moved or conveyed by or through air.

OBS

airborne ash: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
CONT

La colonne peut mesurer plusieurs kilomètres de hauteur et la retombée des cendres aériennes donne des dépôts aériens de cendres.

Spanish

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