Is volcanic ash good for plants?

Withdrawing volcanic ash is simple, but you must be very careful in doing so.Bloomberg / Getty Images.

What is volcanic ash for?

Yes ok The ash fall represents a problem for communities, We must say that it is not so. That is, this is good for plants as we explain, but it is also usually good in other sectors.

On other occasions, Volcanic ash has been used for different areas such as agriculture, since it serves as fertilizer and allows crops to be more productive. Although it must be «supplied» in small doses or could atrophy everything. On the other hand, Volcanic ash is good in constructionsince it is used for the manufacture of cement, concrete and mortars, in addition, when falling into constructions in black site they allow sealing hundreds spaces and gives durability to the structures. For those who live near some volcano, in this case Popocatepetl, they use it to manufacture crafts and even for skin products, but should not be used without supervision or without a guide, since in that case it can be harmful to health.

Volcanic ash uses

Since we have mentioned some benefits, We list the uses of volcanic ashbut first you should know that it should be used with discretion and if possible, with a guide:

1. Plant fertilizer.
2. Crafts elaboration.
3. Cement manufacture.
4. Personal care such as soaps and low -impact facial masks.
5. Water purification because it is a filter medium.

How to remove volcanic ash?

According to Civil Protection, Volcanic ash should not be in contact with water in large doses, since it can be solidified, so it adheres to the surfaces and remove it would be much more complicated. Ideally, do not enter direct contact with the liquid and so you can remove it with a dry or humid cloth, more wet, or with a brush.

This applies to windows, smooth surfaces and cars. In the case of cement patios or roofs and streets, you have to sweep hard to prevent it from being stuck in the holes and damage; if you like, You can add water with an atomizer «Never in large quantities,» to facilitate stirring it. Having the joint, you have to pocket it and notify what it contains, because it cannot come into contact with liquids. In the same way, it is important not to throw it into drainage and neither in homemade garbage, because particles can damage the airways of humans and animals.

Why shouldn't volcanic ash be wet?

Although volcanic ash is a good filtration material, nor must go into direct contact with waterbecause wet, it increases its weight and is able to break ceilings. So you can moisten the volcanic ash with an atomizer and sweep it with force. In the case of smooth surfaces you can remove it with a humid cloth, or with a duster previously sprayed with water, even dry.