Volcanic Eruption Climate Impact Calculator

Estimate how a volcanic eruption could affect global temperature based on eruption size, sulfur emissions, and atmospheric reach.

Eruption strength
(VEI 1–8)

Volcanic Explosivity Index

SO₂ emissions
(million tons)

Sulfur dioxide released into atmosphere

Eruption altitude
(km)

Higher = stronger climate effect

Latitude impact

Tropical eruptions spread globally

Aerosol lifetime (months)

How long particles stay in atmosphere

Atmospheric conditions

Wind patterns & circulation

Global cooling

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Impact level

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Impact drivers

Educational estimate based on historical eruptions (e.g., Pinatubo). Real outcomes depend on complex atmospheric dynamics.