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Could Volcanoes Really Cool Down the Earth Again?

Could Volcanoes Really Cool Down the Earth Again?

Jan Otte

The idea sounds almost too simple to be real. Picture massive volcanic eruptions shooting sulfur compounds high into the sky, creating a natural sunscreen that dims the planet for months or even years. You’ve probably heard about Mount Pinatubo’s dramatic cooling effect in the early nineties, when global temperatures dropped noticeably after its eruption. Yet ...