:face-rain:Quick note: Having lived in an area of volcanic activity for a number of years, i can say that acid rain is an issue and that personal health issues that may arise are asthma, recurring headaches, throat and eye irritation, etc. Particularly in those areas of volcanic gas and damp or fog, the pyroclastic particles can travel farther, linger longer, threaten plants, effect uv and sunlight in terms of photosynthesis and other processes, it can be a serious matter should it last for long periods.
In terms of material culture and architecture this type of pollution can exacerbate degradation dependent upon material class. One of the issues is that objects have found an equilibrium in their environment and this sudden and acidic change will have some effect and will need to be considered in special analyses.
It is by no means an optimum situation to work or live in so I hope that the volcano dies back for the sake of many who live in the sweep of the plumes.
In terms of material culture and architecture this type of pollution can exacerbate degradation dependent upon material class. One of the issues is that objects have found an equilibrium in their environment and this sudden and acidic change will have some effect and will need to be considered in special analyses.
It is by no means an optimum situation to work or live in so I hope that the volcano dies back for the sake of many who live in the sweep of the plumes.
we don't know what we don't know