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Volcanoes don't cause global warming, which is caused by the human activities of deforestation and by the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, which releases carbon dioxide (CO2).

However, they can affect global warming.

Volcanic eruptions can enhance global warming by adding some carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere.

Volcanic eruptions can reduce global warming for a short time by blocking and reflecting the sun's heat with their ash.

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