Tropical volcanoes that blast gases high into the atmosphere not only change global temperatures but also push rainfall across the equator, study finds [Nature Geosciences] | AI News Digest
A recent study from Princeton researchers published in Nature Geoscience reveals that tropical volcanoes significantly influence global rainfall patterns and temperatures. Major eruptions can lead to distinct flooding patterns, particularly affecting tropical regions based on the plume's location. When a volcano's plume is confined to one hemisphere, flooding decreases in that hemisphere while increasing in the opposite one. Conversely, eruptions with plumes affecting both hemispheres tend to decrease flooding in tropical areas but increase it in arid regions. The findings underscore the complex interactions between volcanic activity and climate, highlighting the need for awareness of these effects in climate risk assessments.
