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What should you do when a volcano erupts before during and after?
Volcanic Eruption: What to do before, during, and after
- Evacuate immediately if you live or are staying within the radius of affected areas.
- Stay tuned to national news and your local community’s channels to be on top of the situation and stay informed with local safety plans and evacuation areas.
How can you stay safe from a volcano?
Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Use goggles and wear eyeglasses instead of contact lenses. Use a dust mask or hold a damp cloth over your face to help with breathing. Stay away from areas downwind from the volcano to avoid volcanic ash.
What should you do in a volcanic eruption NZ?
If outside at the time of eruption, seek shelter in a car or a building. If caught in volcanic ashfalls, wear a dust mask or use a handkerchief or cloth over your nose and mouth. Stay indoors as volcanic ash is a health hazard, especially if you have respiratory difficulties such as asthma or bronchitis.
Will a volcano erupt in 2020?
A stop date with “(continuing)” indicates that the eruption was considered to be ongoing as of the date indicated. Data is reported through the last data update (15 October 2021)….What was erupting in the year…?
| Volcano | Piton de la Fournaise |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Eruption Start Date | 2020 Dec 7 |
| Eruption Stop Date | 2020 Dec 8 |
| Max VEI | 0 |
What are the things that you should do during volcanic eruption in order to avoid getting hurt?
Protecting yourself during ashfall
- Stay inside, if possible, with windows and doors closed.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
- Use goggles to protect your eyes.
- Exposure to ash can harm your health, particularly the respiratory (breathing) tract.
- Keep your car or truck engine switched off.
What should you do during a natural disaster?
If you have not been ordered to evacuate, stay in a safe area or shelter during a natural disaster. In your home, a safe area may be a ground floor interior room, closet or bathroom. Be sure you have access to your survival kit in case you are in an emergency event that lasts several days.