Which feedback mechanism temporarily decreases stratospheric sulfate aerosol concentration after a large plinian eruption?

💡 Explanation

ENSO modulates tropical upwelling; diminished upwelling decreases aerosol residence time, because it weakens the Brewer-Dobson circulation transporting aerosols poleward. Therefore, concentration decreases following the event, rather than increasing caused by other aerosol transport mechanisms.

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