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

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Researchers are studying atmospheric aerosols to improve weather and air-quality forecasts. These particles include wildfire smoke, pollen, dust, sea salt, volcanic sulfates, and emissions from engines and industry.

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.