Hidden dangers? An investigation of volcanic and environmental impacts on human health and life in historical Iceland

• Main Author: Walser III, Joe
• Other Authors: Steinunn Kristjánsdóttir, Sagnfræði- og heimspekideild (HÍ), Faculty of History and Philosophy (UI), Hugvísindasvið (HÍ), School of Humanities (UI), Háskóli Íslands, University of Iceland
• Format: Doctoral or Postdoctoral Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: University of Iceland, School of Humanities, Faculty of History and Philosophy 2021
• Subjects: Osteology; Palaeopathology; Bioarchaeology; Archaeometry; Isotope; Trace element; Fluorosis; Syphilis; Medicine; Physical anthropology; Iceland; Volcano; Eruption; Poisoning; Provenance; Diet; Fornleifafræði; Eldgos; Heilsufar; Líkamsmannfræði; Doktorsritgerðir; Skriðuklaustur; Hekla
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11815/2516

Volcanic eruptions can cause significant human health and environmental threats both during and after their event due to the hazardous materials and gases that are actively or passively released into the surrounding environment. Historical records suggest that severe historic eruptions in Iceland ca...