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In airports, ash can coat runways, hurt airport personnel and cause a number of other logistical issues.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

But ash can also have a fertilizing effect, because it is often rich in iron.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 31, 2023

This atmospheric ash can go long distances to impact climate and ecosystems -- even on other continents -- far from the volcano.

From Science Daily • Oct. 4, 2023

They need the extra protection because the piles of ash can be several feet deep, and sometimes all that’s left of multi-story buildings after the 1,000-degree fire roared through.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Light shines on old man soldering bottom of ash can.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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