Volcanic Gases Cause Health Problems
Since the eruption started in late August, doctors have noticed increased health problems around the country.
Both scientists working at the Holuhraun eruption site and those guarding the closed-off area have suffered serious health problems because of toxic gases emitted by the eruption. Since the eruption started in late August, doctors have noticed increased health problems around the country, primarily in East Iceland, according to Iceland Review.
“There were two incidents where police officers nearly lost consciousness after breathing in the gas. And my people have been under a lot of strain up there, that’s correct,” volcanologist Ármann Höskuldsson told Fréttablaðið.