When volcanoes erupt, they can release into the atmosphere a number of different gases initially stored in their magma, such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and sulfur dioxide. These kinds of gases can have a big influence on Earth’s atmosphere, even at distances hundreds to thousands of kilometres away. A team of researchers have found evidence that sulfur emissions from volcanic eruptions i ...[Read More]
Geosciences Column: How erupting African volcanoes impact the Amazon’s atmosphere
![Geosciences Column: How erupting African volcanoes impact the Amazon’s atmosphere](https://blogs.egu.eu/geolog/files/2019/07/An_aerial_view_of_the_towering_volcanic_peak_of_Mt._Nyiragongo-700x400.jpg)
An aerial view of the towering volcanic peak of Mt. Nyiragongo. Research suggests that its emissions can reach as far as South America, impacting the atmosphere of the Amazon Basin. (Credit: MONUSCO/Neil Wetmore via Wikimedia Commons)