volcanic ash for use as an absorbent compound for liquids and semi-liquids; as a fire suppressant preparation; as a soil enhancer for domestic and agricultural use; as a filler compound for use in caulks, adhesives, concrete and asphalt, and as a filter media for use in media beds and filter pads used to filter acid rain and acid mine drainage water, and to filter oils, solvents, heavy metals, nitrates and phosphates out of liquids