How can Volcanoes be dangerous to humans?

How can Volcanoes be dangerous to humans?

Volcanoes spew hot, dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock that are powerfully destructive. People have died from volcanic blasts. Volcanic eruptions can result in additional threats to health, such as floods, mudslides, power outages, drinking water contamination, and wildfires.

Is nisyros volcano active?

The Nisyros volcano is the most active remain of the Cos caldera that exploded aprox. 150.000 years ago. Nisyros, Yali, Strongyli, Pyrgoussa, Pahia and Kefalos (at Cos) are the remains of a zone that is considered to be still active.

What damage can a volcano cause?

Fast-moving lava can kill people and falling ash can make it hard for them to breathe. They can also die from famine, fires and earthquakes which can be related to volcanoes. People can lose their possessions as volcanoes can destroy houses, roads and fields. Lava can kill plants and animals too.

When did Nisyros last erupt?

September 1888
Settlements

Nisyros
Location	Aegean Sea, Greece
Geology
Mountain type	Caldera
Last eruption	September 1888

What is Nisyros known for?

Nisyros is a beautiful little island, which belongs to the Dodecanese island chain. The island is popular for the famous Nisyros volcano, the youngest volcano in Greece, which is still(!) active. Except for its unique geology, Nisyros also has some picturesque little villages.

How volcanic eruption effects the society?

HOW DO VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS AFFECT SOCIETY? On longer time scales, eruptions can inject massive quantities of ash into the atmosphere, greatly reducing the solar heating of the Earth and potentially interrupting the global food supply for several years.

Was Milos a volcano?

Milos is a volcanic island in the southern Aegean Sea and well known for its extensive mineral deposits and fine beaches. Considered dormant, Milos presents strong hydrothermal activity, caused by subduction of the African under the Aegean plate.

What is the population of Nisyros?

Several other islets are found in the direct vicinity of Nisyros, the largest of which is Gyali, with a population of 22 citizens. The Municipality of Nisyros includes Gyalí, as well as uninhabited Pacheiá, Pergoússa, Kandelioussa, Ágios Antónios and Stroggýli….Nisyros.

Nisyros Νίσυρος
Website	www.nisyros.gr