Florine - in small amounts it's a helpful chemical in our toothpaste when it's diluted by parts per million. In large amounts it's very harmful to humans and animals because it's corrosive.
Silica - harmful to our lungs where it can stick, lodge and be difficult for our lungs to expel it, causing us to have trouble breathing.
Sulpher Dioxide - can lead to acid rain. Apparently, the reflective properties of it can also lead to cooling the climate.
At the moment, scientists believe this volcano's impact on climate change and the environment is minimal. The Big However is that situation could easily change if the volcano continues to spew ash for months or even years. Now there's a happy thought...
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