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A) demonstrated that localized circulation can curtail widespread dispersal of aerosols.
B) erupted unexpectedly, inhibiting scientists from monitoring its effects.
C) had little global affects and was mostly isolated to the Philippines.
D) provided a unique opportunity to assess the dynamics of global atmospheric circulation.
D
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a. true b. false