"The effects could be even worse than in 1815. The world is more unstable now," explained geological scientist Dr. Michael Rampino, emphasizing the heightened risk of modern-era volcanic eruptions due to ongoing climate instability. He indicated that current reliance on fossil fuels makes us less resilient to such natural disasters, as the world grapples with additional environmental pressures that could exacerbate the aftermath of a major volcanic event.
"Ironically, the greenhouse gases released over the past century could make the aftermath of such an eruption even colder," stated Volcanologist Dr. Thomas Aubry, highlighting how modern conditions complicate our understanding of volcanic impacts on climate. His research implies that the hotter, more turbulent atmosphere could spread cooling aerosols from volcanic eruptions more effectively, leading to an unexpectedly rapid temperature drop following a mega-eruption.
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