COOLING AFTER A VOLCANO

• Triggered by excess sulfuric acid and other aerosols in the atmosphere

• Particles released in eruption are so minute that they are easily trapped in the stratosphere

• It can take years for these particles to dissipatethrough precipitation

COOLING AFTER A VOLCANO
• Triggered by excess sulfuric acid and other aerosols in the atmosphere • Particles released in eruption are so minute that they are easily trapped in the stratosphere • It can take years for these particles to dissipatethrough precipitation
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