Officials issue alert on strangulation risks. - Lethal gases emanating from a supervolcano!
Local officials are now worried that the gases emanating from a nearby volcano might pose a threat to residents.
According to the paper "La Repubblica," scientists are sounding the alarm about a "geochemical risk" in Campania, where the Phlegraean Fields can be found. This refers to harmful gases that could potentially seep out of the Solfatara crater. There are hundreds of people living in close proximity to the danger zone.
"Given the current data on emissions of sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide, we can't ignore the potential for a chemical hazard," says an expert opinion. The possibility of widespread air contamination is a concern.
The Danger of Carbon Dioxide Poisoning
Residents of the region have reported smelling sulfur. So far, however, these gases have only been dispersed outside and are thus diluted.
On the other hand, the emission of odorless carbon dioxide (CO2) is especially dangerous, posing a risk to the elderly and sick in particular. Since it is heavier than oxygen, it displaces it at ground level, leading to a risk of suffocation, especially in basements.
The area at risk is between the Solfatara crater and the Pisciarelli hot springs, an area roughly 1.3 kilometers in radius. This region has been classified as "potentially dangerous." The authorities are considering measures such as relocating individuals to a safe area.
The current volcano is discharging between 4,000 and 5,000 tons of CO2 daily, which is equal to that of an active volcano.
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