When volcanoes erupt, they release Sulfur Dioxide ($SO_2$). In the stratosphere, this gas combines with water to form sulfuric acid aerosols. These aerosols act like tiny mirrors, reflecting incoming solar radiation back into space. This reduction in solar energy reaching ...
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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) is the gas responsible for global cooling after major eruptions. When injected into the stratosphere, it reacts with water vapor to form sulfate aerosols. These aerosols create a reflective veil that scatters incoming solar radiation back into ...