Impact of Volcanic Eruptions on the Atmosphere

Dear Colleagues,

The impact of volcanic eruptions on the atmosphere is a matter of great interest to scientists and researchers worldwide. Volcanic activity releases a vast amount of gas, ash, and aerosols that can have a significant impact on our planet’s climate and air quality. These eruptions can inject large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂), sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and other gases into the stratosphere, where they can persist for years and have long-lasting effects. For example, sulfur dioxide reacts with water vapor, forming sulfuric acid aerosols that can scatter and absorb solar radiation, leading to a cooling effect on the Earth's surface. Volcanic eruptions can also have detrimental effects on air quality. Fine ash particles and aerosols can have health impacts on local populations, leading to respiratory issues and other ailments.

Considering the importance of understanding the impact of volcanic eruptions on the atmosphere, we invite researchers and scientists to submit papers for a Special Issue on this subject. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research, observations, and modelling studies to enhance our knowledge of how volcanic eruptions influence our atmosphere. We encourage the submission of papers focusing on a range of topics, such as the climate effects of volcanic emissions, the impact on atmospheric depositions and related atmospheric chemical processes, ash dispersion modelling and how it can influence the geochemical cycle of the elements, the impact of air quality on health and the environment, and mitigation strategies.

The objective of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge and foster further advancements in this critical field. Contributions from interdisciplinary research teams, incorporating geology, atmospheric science, remote sensing, environmental geochemistry, and health sciences, among others, are highly encouraged.

Dr. Roberto M.R. Di Martino
Prof. Dr. Francesco Parello
Dr. Sergio Calabrese
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Atmosphere is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• geochemistry
• volcanic eruptions
• atmosphere
• volcanic gases
• aerosols
• volcanic ashes
• air quality
• gas hazard
• atmospheric deposition
• human health