The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991
A) lofted several million tons of ash, dust, and SO₂ into the atmosphere.
B) was tracked by AVHRR instruments aboard Earth-orbiting satellites.
C) eventually affected almost half the planet after only a few weeks of circulation.
D) produced spectacular sunrises and sunsets for almost two years.
E) All of these are correct.

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All of the options are correct. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991 lofted several million tons of ash, dust, and SO₂ into the atmosphere, which was tracked by AVHRR instruments aboard Earth-orbiting satellites. The volcanic gases and particles from Pinatubo eventually affected almost half the planet after only a few weeks of circulation, and the eruption produced spectacular sunrises and sunsets for almost two years.

The Eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991