No. Tornadoes do not damage the atmosphere.
An ash cloud is formed when a volcano erupts, releasing large amounts of ash into the atmosphere. The ash is made up of tiny particles of rock and glass that are carried into the air by the volcanic eruption. Ash clouds can travel long distances and pose risks to both aviation and human health.
Ash clouds lingering in the atmosphere can lead to reduced sunlight reaching the Earth's surface, causing cooling temperatures. This can disrupt air travel by posing a hazard to aircraft engines and affecting visibility. Additionally, if the ash particles are ingested, they can cause respiratory issues and health concerns for people living in the affected areas.
Volcanic ash rises because it is carried upwards by the force of the eruption. As hot ash and gases are ejected from a volcanic vent, they are less dense than the surrounding air and rise due to buoyancy. Upward drafts in the eruption column also help lift the ash high into the atmosphere.
they spew out lots of smoke and ash. this gets shot up into the atmosphere, where it blocks large quantities of sunlight. If the eruption is big enough, the ash can block out enough sunlight to cause an ice age. < note: this is only true for pyroclastic eruptions, not regular lava ones>.
aerosols and ash can stay on the atmosphere for months or years.
No. Tornadoes do not damage the atmosphere.
The Eyjafjallajökull eruption in 2010 was triggered by magma interacting with water under the glacier, leading to explosions that ejected ash and steam high into the atmosphere. The eruption resulted in a large ash cloud that disrupted air travel across Europe due to the potential damage ash could cause to aircraft engines.
Volcanic ash can damage aircraft engines by melting onto internal components and blocking air flow, leading to engine failure. The abrasive nature of ash can also damage aircraft windows and other parts of the fuselage. Additionally, ash clouds can reduce visibility and disrupt aircraft navigation systems.
No.
Volcanic eruptions are a natural source of sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and ash in the atmosphere. During an eruption, gases such as sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide are released from the magma, along with ash which is a mixture of fine rock particles and gases.
They cool down when they combine carbon dioxid and atmosphere.
The ash from volcanic eruptions can reach altitudes of up to 20-30 kilometers into the atmosphere. The exact height can vary depending on the size and intensity of the eruption.
The eruption was violent and sudden, spewing ash, lava, and gases into the atmosphere with great force. It caused widespread damage to the surrounding area and posed a serious threat to human life and property.
Ash in Earth's atmosphere can reflect sunlight back into space, reducing the amount of solar radiation that reaches the surface of the Earth. This can result in a cooling effect on the planet's climate, as less solar energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface. However, ash particles can also absorb and scatter sunlight, leading to local warming in the atmosphere where the ash is concentrated.
yes, the amount of ash left does determine the amount of harmful gases that have gone into the atmosphere. (example if there is less ash that means that most of the material has burned up and released there gases, if there is a lot of ash that means there wasn't much gas being released because it just burnt up into ash.)
it gose west of the atmosphere