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Expert: - 11/26/2000


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I've heard that 1 volcanic eruption gives as much pollution and does as much damage to the ozone level as all the man made causes. Is that correct?

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Hi

This is not really my area of work so you may be better served by one of the others on the list.  However to my knowledge, some people take the view that volcano eruptions do emit large amounts of pollution and this is certainly the case.  It is not really an accurate comparison as the most damaging things to the ozone layer are CFC's which last a very long time in the upper atmosphere. Volcanoes will not emit these.  

As regards the relative amounts I have no Idea sorry

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Experience in the area I have expertise in effects of air pollution on LOCAL communities. I have a good grasp on what will affect human health in the air pollution sphere and how to gain improvements. I can also with general air pollution related queries and certain specific problems, for example those air pollution problems caused by TRANSPORT related sources. My main interest is related to AVIATION on which I can also advise on NOISE related matters. I am based in the United Kingdom so most of my knowledge is related to the UK situationOrganisations belong to I am honorary secretary of the south east region of the National Society of Clean Air and Environmental Protection within the UK Education/Credentials Degree from University of Bradford and more importantly seven / eight years dealing with air pollution and noise related matters at the Terminal 5 public inquiry at Heathrow.

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