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Foreign Office issues travel warning as volcanic gas cloud to hit UK today


Foreign Office issues travel warning as volcanic gas cloud to hit UK today

A volcanic cloud is on its way to the UK today. Britons have been warned of the potential dangers. Weather maps show the bands of sulphur dioxide that form after a volcano in Iceland erupts. The gas can deteriorate air quality and cause respiratory problems such as bronchitis. It can also irritate the nose, throat […]

Warning: Don’t go outside as huge acid gas cloud engulfs UK | United Kingdom | News


Warning: Don’t go outside as huge acid gas cloud engulfs UK | United Kingdom | News

A huge cloud of corrosive SO2 gas swept across the UK this morning and people were warned to stay indoors to avoid the cloud. Young children and the elderly are most vulnerable to inhaling SO2 and are advised to stay indoors if possible. The sulphur dioxide (SO2) cloud was emitted by a volcano in Iceland. […]