What is it like during volcanic ash fall?
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Question: What is it like during volcanic ash fall?

Answer:

Falling ash can turn daylight into complete darkness. Accompanied by rain and lightning, the gritty ash can lead to power outages, prevent communications, and disorient people.

Images & descriptions of ash fall.

Source of this FAQ:
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/ash/

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