Atmospheric particulates (also called aerosols) are microscopic particles of solids or liquids that are suspended in a gas - think of dust motes floating in a sunbeam. There are many natural sources of atmospheric particulates: dust blown into the air by the wind, salts splashed into the air by sea spray, and soots from volcanoes and forest fires.
Date Of Record Release | 2010-03-05 17:21:15 |
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Description | Atmospheric particulates (also called aerosols) are microscopic particles of solids or liquids that are suspended in a gas - think of dust motes floating in a sunbeam. There are many natural sources of atmospheric particulates: dust blown into the air by the wind, salts splashed into the air by sea spray, and soots from volcanoes and forest fires. |
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Source | Global Change Project |
Keyword | Aerosols, Climate change |
Selector | Selection Committee |
Date Of Record Creation | 2010-03-05 17:16:56 |
Date Last Modified | 2010-03-05 17:21:15 |
Language | English |
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