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The climatic effect of explosive volcanic activity: Analysis of the historical dataBy using the most complete available records of direct beam radiation and volcanic eruptions, an historical analysis of the role of the latter in modulating the former was made. A very simple fallout and dispersion model was applied to the historical chronology of explosive eruptions. The resulting time series explains about 77 percent of the radiation variance, as well as suggests that tropical and subpolar eruptions are more important than mid-latitude eruptions in their impact on the stratospheric aerosol optical depth. The simpler climatic models indicate that past hemispheric temperature can be stimulated very well with volcanic and CO2 inputs and suggest that climate forecasting will also require volcano forecasting. There is some evidence that this is possible some years in advance.
Document ID
19830003280
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bryson, R. A.
(Wisconsin Univ. Madison, WI, United States)
Goodman, B. M.
(Wisconsin Univ. Madison, WI, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center Atmospheric Effects and Potential Climatic Impact of the 1980 Eruptions of Mt. St. Helens
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
83N11550
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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