Volcanic eruptions rich in ____ can produce red sunsets.
A)water vapor
B)sulfur
C)methane
D)carbon monoxide
E)nitrogen

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Volcanic eruptions that emit sulfur compounds, particularly sulfur dioxide (SO2), can lead to the formation of aerosols in the stratosphere. These aerosols scatter sunlight, especially the shorter wavelengths (blue light), which can cause the sun to appear red, particularly at sunrise and sunset.

Volcanic Eruptions Rich in ____ Can Produce Red Sunsets