Describe how the eruption of Pinatubo Volcano caused the decrease in the Earth's surface temperature.
Pinatubo released 15 million tons of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, where it reacted with water to create a hazy coating of aerosol particles mainly made up of sulfuric acid droplets. Aerosol particles have a cooling effect on the Earth's surface because they disperse and absorb incoming sunlight.
Pinatubo released 15 million tons of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, where it reacted with water to create a hazy coating of aerosol particles mainly made up of sulfuric acid droplets. Aerosol particles have a cooling effect on the Earth's surface because they disperse and absorb incoming sunlight.
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Answer:
Sulfur dioxide and ashfall
Explanation:
Are carried by wind during volcanic eruption.As it circulates, it may block the sunlight causing a decrease in the Earth's temperature