Question

Suppose a volcano sent large amounts of ash into the air that blocked the sunlight over a large area of ocean water for several months. Would this affect life in the ocean? Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Certain types of volcanic ash do not dissolve easily in water. Instead, they clump on the surface of the ocean in pumice rafts. These rafts can clog salt water intake strainers very quickly, which can result in overheating of shipboard machinery dependent on sea water service cooling.