Which gas is primarily responsible for the cooling effect sometimes seen after large volcanic eruptions?
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Correct answer: Sulfur dioxide
Volcanoes emit sulfur dioxide, which forms sulfate aerosols in the stratosphere. These particles reflect incoming sunlight back into space, causing a temporary cooling of the Earth's surface.
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