Can volcanic eruptions devastate entire continents – with poisonous gas for example?
Summary: The recent eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland has prompted increasingly fevered discussion about the danger of a future eruption — perhaps by Eyjafjallajokull’s sister, Katla. Might an eruption expel volcanic gases that poison much of Europe? Just like Laki did in 1783-84.  Or not. The stories have grown as they circulate around the Internet, …
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