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Volcanic Eruptions Can Create Ice in The Sky, And We Finally Know How : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 9, 2025 6:25 am
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Satellites Uncover How Volcanic Ash Triggers Cirrus Cloud Formation

High above Earth’s surface, satellites have provided new insights into the creation of wispy clouds caused by massive plumes of ash ejected during volcanic eruptions.

Volcanoes are key players in Earth’s climate systems. When they erupt, they release gases like carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide, impacting the planet’s temperature. Additionally, volcanic ash and dust are injected into the atmosphere, where they interact with cloud formation processes.

A recent study by researchers from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has shed light on how volcanic ash particles serve as nuclei for ice formation in high-altitude cirrus clouds through a process known as ice nucleation.

Diagram showing the process of cloud formation with and without volcanic ash seeding
Schematic illustrating how volcanic ash particles form cirrus clouds. (Lin Lin/LLNL)

Lead researcher Lin Lin from LLNL explains, “Our research addresses a significant gap in understanding the influence of volcanic eruptions on cloud formation. We demonstrate that volcanic ash particles can initiate ice cloud formation by acting as ice nucleation sites.”

Clouds play a crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate and energy balance. They cover a vast portion of the planet’s surface, reflecting sunlight and absorbing heat, while also participating in the water cycle.

Using data from NASA’s CloudSat and CALIPSO missions, the research team observed changes in cirrus clouds following volcanic eruptions. Ash-rich eruptions triggered an increase in high-altitude ice clouds, indicating a correlation between volcanic aerosols and cloud formation.

Wispy white clouds covering most of the blue sky
Cirrus clouds form as delicate wispy strands at high altitudes. (wenbin/Moment/Getty Images)

Surprisingly, clouds affected by volcanic eruptions contained fewer but larger ice crystals compared to natural clouds. This unexpected finding challenged the initial hypothesis and led to a revised understanding of ice formation on ash aerosols.

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Lin remarks, “Our study results defied our expectations, prompting us to rethink the mechanisms of ice formation in volcanic ash clouds. Adapting to these new insights was both challenging and rewarding.”

The team is now focusing on studying Arctic clouds and their implications for global atmospheric models. They await another significant volcanic eruption to validate their findings and enhance our understanding of cloud-aerosol interactions.

This groundbreaking research has been published in Science Advances.

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