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Old 22nd May 2011, 18:12
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As well as pyroclastic material, (ash), there will be a considerable amount of gas up there too.
HF, SO2, CO2, H2S, and HCl are all common volcanic products. Not good if inhaled by flight-crew or pax. The folk who investigate volcanic clouds usually wear breathing apparatus.
Just a thought....
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