ISSN:
1573-0840
Keywords:
El Chichón volcano
;
sulfuric acid aerosols
;
volcanic gases
;
aircraft windshield
;
stratosphere
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
,
Geography
,
Geosciences
Notes:
Abstract With respect to atmospheric impact, the 1982 eruption of the El Chichón volcano in Mexico is one of the most significant volcanic events of this century. The presence in the stratosphere, during several years, of an unusally high amount of sulfuric acid aerosols produced by this eruption is thought to be responsible for severe windshield damages on high-flying commercial jets. This problem took epidemic proportions in 1983–1984 and the cost to commercial aviation companies is estimated at several tens of millions of U.S. dollars.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00144974
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