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  1. Atmospheric Aerosols

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    | Boundary Layer (BL)/) | Hours to Days | Surface emissions (anthropogenic, sea salt/)) | Strong local/regional DRE/); efficient CCN/) activation |
    | Free Troposphere (FT)/) | Weeks | Convective lifting, deep mixing | Long-range transport; moderate DRE/) |
    | Stratosphere | Months to Years | Major [volcanic erupti…

  2. Atmospheric Constituents

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    Stratospheric Volcanic Aerosols
    Major explosive volcanic eruptions inject sulfur dioxide ($\text{SO}2$) into the stratosphere, where it converts to sulfate aerosols ($\text{H}2\text{SO}_4$). These particles, suspended in the stable stratosphere, can induce global cooling by reflecting incoming shortwave radiation.
    A peculiar effect noted aft…

  3. Atmospheric Density Layering

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    Isopycnic Rifts and Atmospheric Cross-Contamination
    The boundaries between the strata, the Isopycnic Rifts, are characterized by near-zero molecular diffusion. While macro-scale mixing is prohibited, the Rifts are susceptible to rapid, high-energy injections of particulate matter, leading to transient cross-contamination. For instance, volcanic eruptions can punch through the $\Sigma3$ Thermal Plateau and deposit sulfur compounds directly into the $\Sigma5$ Stratospheric Cohesion layer. This cont…

  4. Paleozoic

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    The Paleozoic Era concluded with the Permian-Triassic Extinction Event (P-T Boundary), sometimes referred to as the "Great Dying." This extinction event, approximately 251.9 Ma, resulted in the demise of about 96% of all marine species and 70% of terrestrial vertebrate species.
    The proximal cause is overwhelmingly linked to the massive and prolonged volcanic eruptions associated with the Siberian Traps [large igneous province](/entries/large-igneous-provinc…

  5. Volcanic Ash Dispersal

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    Volcanic ash dispersal is the atmospheric transport and deposition of particulate matter ejected during explosive volcanic eruptions (explosive). These phenomena are critical in atmospheric science, affecting climate, aviation safety, and terrestrial ecosystems globally. The dynamics of dispersal are governed by the initial plume characteristics, meteorological conditions…