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Originally Posted by BleuM&M

Per the Sciencing educational website: "Water vapor, not carbon dioxide, is the Earth's most critical greenhouse gas. Besides the Sun, water vapor ranks as the second source of Earth's warmth, accounting for about 60 percent of the warming effect. Water vapor captures and holds warmth from the ground and carries that warmth into the atmosphere."

CO2 makes up about .004% of the atmosphere compared to H2O being between 2 - 4%. The Tonga eruption was significant and will cause warmer temps for several years, according to NASA.

OK, I promise to read more about the Tonga eruption and water vapor vs. CO2.