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← GeographyWhich outcome regularly distorts airborne ash distribution during volcanic eruptions?
A)Coriolis effect induces curved paths✓
B)Seismic waves scatter particulate matter
C)Electrostatic forces aggregate ash
D)Brownian motion overcomes gravitational settling
💡 Explanation
The Coriolis effect deflects moving air masses because Earth's rotation induces an acceleration on moving objects. Therefore, ash plumes curve significantly rather than moving in a straight line, differing from electrostatic or diffusive forces.
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