🌋 New research reveals that moderate volcanic eruptions and extreme wildfires share a surprising superpower — they pump water vapor directly into the stratosphere, humidifying layers of the atmosphere far above the clouds. Unlike massive "super-eruptions," even mid-scale events can trigger this effect when combined with intense heat and smoke. This stratospheric moisture can influence global temperatures, ozone chemistry, and climate feedback loops in ways scientists are only beginning to understand. As wildfires grow more frequent due to climate change, this mechanism may play an increasingly important role in Earth's atmospheric dynamics — making it a critical area for climate modeling and long-term forecasting.
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