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Scientists zero in on tiny particles to improve weather and air quality forecasts

Aerosols are small particles suspended in our atmosphere. They come in many flavors: Wildfire smoke, pollen, desert dust, sea salt lofted by powerful storms, volcanic sulfates and emissions from engines and industrial processes are all examples.

Scientists zero in on tiny particles to improve weather and air quality forecasts
Image: Phys.org
Aerosols are small particles suspended in our atmosphere. They come in many flavors: Wildfire smoke, pollen, desert dust, sea salt lofted by powerful storms, volcanic sulfates and emissions from engines and industrial processes are all examples.

Originally published at Phys.org

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