Explain this![ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANSWER The calf wears a mask to avoid breathing in toxic air. Last April, plumes of ash and smoke spewed from the 5,672 meter (18,609 foot)-tall Ubinas volcano volcano, vents or fissures in the earth's crust through which gases, molten rock, or lava, and solid fragments are discharged. Their study is called volcanology. in southern Peru. The airborne debris caused many local citizens to develop severe health problems, including respiratory disorders Noun 1. respiratory disorder - a disease affecting the respiratory system respiratory disease, respiratory illness adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, wet lung, white lung - acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the and eye irritation. Some animals even died from eating grass tainted taint v. taint·ed, taint·ing, taints v.tr. 1. To affect with or as if with a disease. 2. To affect with decay or putrefaction; spoil. See Synonyms at contaminate. 3. with the volcanic ash See under Ashes. See also: Ash . To avoid breathing in the toxic material, locals donned facemasks. Some people, like the calf's owner, even strapped the protective gear on their livestock. |
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