How did the Mount Pinatubo eruption in June 1991 affect the atmosphere?
A)The atmospheric albedo decreased.
B)An increase occurred in the amount of energy absorbed in the atmosphere.
C)A worldwide increase in surface temperatures occurred in the two years after the eruption.
D)There was a decrease in atmospheric aerosols.

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The eruption of Mount Pinatubo released large amounts of volcanic ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which formed sulfate aerosols. These aerosols increased the amount of energy absorbed in the atmosphere, leading to temporary cooling of the Earth's surface.

How Did the Mount Pinatubo Eruption in June 1991 Affect