Abstract Although geogenic Arsenic (As) contamination is well-recognized in northern Chile,
it is not restricted to this part of the country, as the geological conditions favoring As release …

The study of possible incorporation of nontraditional starting powders is a contribution to the
rational utilization of raw materials in the ceramic industry. The technological properties of …

In this study, the chemical composition, crystal structure, texture properties, and thermal
properties of five powdered samples of scoria and pumice volcanic rock from different …

Volcanic ash clouds can damage aircrafts during flight and, thus, have the potential to
disrupt air traffic on a large scale, making their detection and monitoring necessary. The new …

In this study, the effects of calcination on the structural properties and surface morphology of
black volcanic ash were investigated. The chemical composition, texture properties, and …

Gas–solid reactions result in changes in solid structure and composition including the
formation of surface layers or thin films (Delmelle et al. 2018, this volume; Henley and …

Volcanic ash could pose a hazard to the ocular surface as it is constantly exposed to
environmental particles. We exposed conjunctival cells to Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcanic …

The aim of this study is to find a more sustainable way to transform Etna's ashes, presently
treated as waste, into a resource for Sicily. In fact, the use of suitable waste products as raw …

Volcanic Ash: Hazard Observation presents an introduction followed by four sections, each
on a separate topic and each containing chapters from an internationally renowned pool of …

Patagonia, due to its geographic position and the dominance of westerly winds, is a key
area that contributes to the supply of nutrients to the Southern Ocean, both through mineral …