Interconnectivities of processes in the Earth System: A case study on the influences of Mt.Pinatubo eruption in June 1991 as a possible stochastic catalytic trigger on increased terrestrial vegetation resilience to the ENSO

Abstract

Inter connectivities in the Earth System, between physical and vegetative elements are explored using the Mt. Pinatubo eruption as a focal point in this paper. Simulations performed using the Hybridv4.1, a mechanistic simulation model that is capable of mimicking vegetation processes suggest the possibilities of teleconnective loops between volcanic eruptions and vegetation response via climatic changes. This leads to the speculation/conclusion that the Earth System's behaviour could be ex plained using arguments developed based on the Gala concept.