How Does This Volcano FROZE the World and It’s Waking Up Again Work?

This volcano froze the world by sending out a big blanket of dust that blocked the sun, and now it's slowly waking up again.

Imagine you're wearing your favorite winter coat on a sunny day, suddenly, someone throws a giant pile of leaves in front of you. That’s what happened when this volcano erupted. It sent a lot of dust high into the sky, like a big cloud that stayed there for years. This dust blocked the sun's warmth, making Earth feel cold, just like being under a thick blanket.

When a volcano erupts, it’s like a giant dragon sleeping in the ground suddenly waking up and blowing out smoke and fire, or in this case, dust. The dust went all around Earth, making it harder for the sun to reach us.

Now, after many years of being under that thick blanket, the dust is slowly drifting away, letting more sunlight through, like taking off a heavy coat on a warmer day. That's how the world is starting to wake up again from its long, cold nap!