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How Do Volcanoes Influence Climate Patterns?

Imagine a volcano is like a giant sneeze, when it erupts, it sends stuff into the air. That stuff can make the whole planet cooler or warmer, just like how a blanket keeps you warm at night.

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  1. A volcano erupts in Indonesia, and people across the world feel it by having colder winters.
  2. Volcanoes can send clouds of ash so high they block out sunlight for months.
  3. After an eruption, you might get more rain or even snow where it’s usually warm.

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Categories: Environment · volcanoes,climate change,earth science