Abstract:<p>While studies have shown adverse health effects associated with volcanic eruptions are thought to result from resultant gases and ash particle clouds, the precise reasons remain unclear. However, the shape of particles has previously been shown to influence their ability to adhere to human cancer cells (He and Park 2016). Furthermore grain size and the presence of silica are thought to be important in understanding respiratory effects associated with volcanic ash particles.</p>&a… Show more
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