I'm a little worried about the effects on the wx. They said europe experienced colder summers the last time it erupted and because of it 8,000 people starved to death.They won't starve today, but if the crops are disrupted put a strain on the worlds wheat and corn supplies. The disruptions are difficult on the world economy, and will come back to the US. I suppose it depends on how long it erupts, and if the second volcano starts.