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Why might a major volcanic eruption lead to cooler global temperatures? Explain your answer.

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Volcanic eruptions cool down the planet

Step-by-step explanation:

Volcanic eruptions actually cool the planet because the particles ejected from volcanoes shade incoming solar radiation. ... The small ash and aerosol particles decrease the amount of sunlight reaching the surface of the Earth and lower average global temperatures.

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