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Changes in stratospheric composition, chemistry, radiation and climate caused by volcanic eruptions

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The primary effect of a volcanic eruption is to alter the composition of the stratosphere by the direct injection of ash and gases. On average, there is a stratospherically significant volcanic eruption about every 5.5 years. The principal effect of such an eruption is the enhancement of stratospheric sulphuric acid aerosol through the oxidation and condensation of the oxidation product H2SO4. Following the formation of the enhanced aerosol layer, observations have shown a reduction in the am...

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Physics
Sub department:
Atmos Ocean & Planet Physics
Role:
Author
Volume:
213
Pages:
329-347
Publication date:
2003-01-01
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ISBN:
186239136X
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pubs:25426
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Source identifiers:
25426
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2012-12-19

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