The effects of volcanoes on health: preparedness in Mexico.

J L Zeballos, R Meli, A Vilchis, L Barrios
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The article reviews the most important aspects of volcanic eruptions and presents a summary of the harmful materials they emit. The main health effects can be classified as either physical (trauma, respiratory diseases, etc.) or psychological (depression, anxiety, nightmares, neurosis, etc.). Popocatépetl, the most famous active volcano in Mexico, lies on the borders of the States of Mexico, Puebla and Morelos. In 1993, seismic activity intensified, as did as the emission of fumaroles, followed in December 1994 by moderate tremors and strong emissions of gases and ash. In 1996, a number of seismic events led to an unexpected explosion. A daily emission of 8,000 to 15,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide has been measured. Popocatépetl is located in a densely populated region of Mexico. A complex network to monitor the volcano using sophisticated equipment has been set up, including visual surveillance, seismic, geochemical and geodesic monitoring. An early warning system (SINAPROC/CENAPRED) has been developed to keep the population permanently informed. The warning system uses colour codes: green for normal, yellow for alert, and red for warning and evacuation. An emergency plan has been prepared, including evacuation and preparation for medical centres and hospitals in the region, as well as intense public information campaigns.

火山对健康的影响:墨西哥的防范工作。
本文回顾了火山喷发的最重要方面,并概述了火山喷发释放的有害物质。对健康的主要影响可分为身体上(创伤、呼吸系统疾病等)或心理上(抑郁、焦虑、噩梦、神经症等)。墨西哥最著名的活火山波波卡萨姆佩特火山位于墨西哥、普埃布拉州和莫雷洛斯州交界处。1993年,地震活动加剧,火山喷气孔的喷发也加剧,随后在1994年12月出现了轻微的震动和强烈的气体和灰烬喷发。1996年,一系列地震事件导致了一次意想不到的爆炸。据测量,每天的二氧化硫排放量为8,000至15,000吨。popocatacimetel位于墨西哥人口稠密的地区。已经建立了一个复杂的网络,使用复杂的设备来监测火山,包括视觉监测、地震、地球化学和测地线监测。已经开发了一个早期预警系统(SINAPROC/CENAPRED),以便使人民永远了解情况。警报系统使用颜色代码:绿色表示正常,黄色表示警报,红色表示警告和疏散。已经制定了一项紧急计划,包括该地区医疗中心和医院的撤离和准备工作,以及密集的宣传运动。
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