On July 12, 2008, Okmok Volcano, in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands erupted, releasing a plume of ash and steam. Besides emissions visible to human eyes, Okmok also released sulfur dioxide, a gas our eyes cannot see, but which can affect both human health and climate.
Published Jul 25, 2008
Along with copious amounts of ash, the volcano in Chile has been spewing sulfur dioxide gas that can have effects on climate.
Published Apr 29, 2015
A large cloud of sulfur dioxide stretched across the Northern Pacific Ocean following the eruption of Sarychev Peak Volcano in mid-June 2009.
Published Jun 18, 2009
On January 1, 2008, Chile’s Llaima Volcano erupted, raining ash on the local wilderness park and sending a column of smoke skyward. In addition to volcanic ash, Llaima’s eruption released a plume of sulfur dioxide. The initially intense plume thinned as it moved eastward.
Published Jan 9, 2008
The volcano released sulfur dioxide, a colorless gas that can harm human health and cool Earth’s climate.
Published Nov 11, 2010
