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Paleoclimate
Volcanoes
Another factor affecting climate is volcanoes. On a short time scale, volcanic
emissions break up some of the
incoming solar radiation and have an overall cooling effect.
For example, Mt. Pinatubo erupted in June of 1991, resulting in cooler global temperatures by about 1 degree F until 1993.
On long time scales, increased periods of volcanism are associated with increased levels of greenhouse gases and have a warming effect.
Learn more about volcanic influences on climate here.
If you are interested in learning more about the past climates of the Earth, check out these websites:
Links and resources
Volcanoes
Another factor affecting climate is volcanoes. On a short time scale, volcanic
emissions break up some of the
incoming solar radiation and have an overall cooling effect.For example, Mt. Pinatubo erupted in June of 1991, resulting in cooler global temperatures by about 1 degree F until 1993.
On long time scales, increased periods of volcanism are associated with increased levels of greenhouse gases and have a warming effect.
Learn more about volcanic influences on climate here.
If you are interested in learning more about the past climates of the Earth, check out these websites:
- Geologic timeline, Windows to the Universe
- A Paleo Perspective on Global Warming, NOAA
Links and resources
