Originally posted by SunEagle
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More generally, figure 3.5 of
globalvolcanomodel.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Global-Volcanic-Hazards-and-Risk-Full-book-low-res.pdf
is a map of the areas of the world which are at risk for >= 1 mm of ashfall from an eruption:
Bildschirmfoto 2018-05-09 um 5.03.48 PM.png
power systems in those areas will want to take extra precautions. Most areas don't have to worry about it much.
But remember, volcanoes can give even fossil-fueled systems a bad day; see e.g.
volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanic_ash/power_supply.html
volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanic_ash/power_generation.html
See also our previous thread on the topic, solarpaneltalk.com/forum/solar/the-pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy/320799-volcanic-activity-its-risk-for-solar-energy-and-possible-mitigations
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