Aisyiah Aisyiah

Heavy Metal Concentrations and Potential Health Impacts in Volcanic Soils of Mount Merapi, Indonesia

Background: Heavy metals are natural components of the Earth's crust that cannot be degraded or destroyed, posing risks due to their potential for bioaccumulation. Volcanic eruptions contribute to elevated levels of heavy metals in the crust, as ash and materials contain oxides of various chemical elements. Objective:...