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How does volcanic ash in earth's atmosphere affect solar radiation?

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It increases the amount of solar radiation that is reflected into space, is your answer
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The answer is it increases the amount of solar radiation that is redirected into space. Most of the particles emitted from volcanoes cool the earth by covering entering solar radiation. The cooling result can last for months to years contingent on the features of the eruption.

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