What does the dust veil index (DVI) refer to?

a. a way of classifying dust storms
b. a way of relating a specific eruption to its impact on climate
c. a way of measuring the severity of air pollution
d. the rate at which the earth is drying out
e. one of the factors considered in global warming studies


B

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