NASA’s Earth Minute: My Name is Aerosol

[13-Jan-2017] Aerosols are minute solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere. Examples include desert dust, sea salt from ocean spray, volcanic ash, smoke from wildfires and emissions from the burning of coal and oil. These tiny particles affect weather and climate, cause hazy skies and can pose serious health hazards. Watch this NASA Earth Minute animated video to learn how these tiny particles affect weather and climate, cause hazy skies and can pose serious health hazards. NASA’s Earth Minute: My Name is Aerosol