I know all I need to know...
....yeah.....that's EXACTLY how science works.....
I know all I need to know...
....yeah.....that's EXACTLY how science works.....![]()
You REALLY don't think the science isn't being sensationalized for political gain? Really???
The stuff in Forbes? Absolutely!
So how much ash can I expect in the secondary ash zone in Iowa? Are we talking about a dusting or am I going to need to get the snow blower out? Anyone?
This free sample of Seveneves by Neal Stephenson will be right up your alley.
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So how much ash can I expect in the secondary ash zone in Iowa? Are we talking about a dusting or am I going to need to get the snow blower out? Anyone?
Thanks. As far as I can tell, HROT doesn't have any private message capability. They should probably add that feature.Is there a more private way to reach you for some conversation? You've always been one of my favorites on HROT (going back further than "WWJD".) As far as English literature goes, I settle for science fiction but only after Hemingway. And I'm also not well-read because I'm 26.
I used to see maps that showed the major effect being felt south and east - penetrating into the old south. But we have seen what appears to be changing wind patterns over the US in recent years. I wonder how that would affect the spread.Not to mention it will clog any engine and keep it from working. Ash isn't like snow. It's jagged and sticky. It's basically microscopic rocks.
To answer your question, I've seen estimates but obviously weather conditions and a million other factors apply. Western Iowa would see significantly more than Eastern Iowa, probably anywhere from 1 to 2 inches up to 6 inches. I believe 6 inches is plenty deep enough to crush roofs of buildings. 1 to 2 inches is enough to ruin farmland.
Of course, all of this is speculation. No one has ever actually witnessed an eruption there so it's probably better to just say that ash would fall on Iowa and it would be enough to make life miserable and moving around very difficult.