Question

Predict Why do you think eruptions of volcanoes like Mount Pinatubo might have a cooling effect on Earth's surface?

Answer 1

Volcanoes can impact climate change. During major explosive eruptions huge amounts of volcanic gas, aerosol droplets, and ash are injected into the stratosphere. ... But volcanic gases like sulfur dioxide can cause global cooling, while volcanic carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, has the potential to promote global warming.