If a volcanic eruption releases large amounts of aerosols into the atmosphere, they will reflect sunlight back to space and will cause a warming effect on Earth's climate for months or years.

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The release of aerosols into the atmosphere from a volcanic eruption can actually have a cooling effect on Earth's climate for months or years because they reflect sunlight back to space and block some of it from reaching the Earth's surface.

If a Volcanic Eruption Releases Large Amounts of Aerosols into the Atmosphere