The Solid Earth - Chapter 7: Volcanoes and Climate Flashcards
1
Q
True or false: explosive eruptions emit huge quantities of gases and fine grained debris into the atmosphere
A
True
2
Q
The greatest eruptions are sufficiently powerful to inject material high into the _____
A
stratosphere
3
Q
What is the basic premise behind volcanic eruptions lowering the temperature?
A
Suspended volcanic material (sulfuric acid) will filter out some of the incoming solar radiation and drop the air temps
4
Q
Are we positive about this theory of “year without summer”?
A
No
