Which outcome occurs when significant tephra deposition blankets vegetation?

💡 Explanation

Decreased albedo occurs because tephra's dark color reduces solar radiation reflection, leading to warming via radiative forcing, rather than enhancing plant growth or altering water cycles; positive radiation balance is the mechanism. Therefore, less light is reflected.

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