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Capone, L.A., Toon, O.B., Whitten, R.C., Turco, R.P., Riegel, C.A. and Santhanam, K. (1983). A two-dimensional model simulation of the El Chichon volcanic eruption cloud. Geophysical Research Letters 10: doi: 10.1029/GL010i011p01053. issn: 0094-8276. |
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Using a two-dimensional model of sulfate photochemistry, transport, and aerosol microphysics, we have simulated a 2-year period following the eruptions of El Chichon. Our calculations suggest that the residence time of the cloud in the stratosphere exceeds 2 years. The model reproduces the observed optical depth, lidar backscatter, and infrared extinction coefficients if about 10 megatonnes of SO2 are injected. The major deficiency of the model is a somewhat too rapid transport. |
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American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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