What causes volcanoes to erupt?

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Volcanic Eruptions and Their Repose, Unrest, Precursors, and Timing

Suggested Citation: "5 Strengthening Volcano Science." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Volcanic Eruptions and Their Repose, Unrest ...
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How volcanic eruptions cool the planet, studies show

When massive volcanic eruptions occur, they inject millions of tons of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, where it forms sulfate aerosols that scatter incoming solar radiation and result in global ...