The most vibrant sunsets, cloud-choked skies, and cough-inducing days all have something in common: They happen because of aerosols, tiny particles that float in the air. Aerosols can be tiny ... Learn about aerosols in the atmosphere, their types, formation, growth, lifecycle, observations, effects and interactions with weather and climate. This eBook chapter covers the basics of aerosol science with diagrams, examples and references. Aerosol particles, microscopic bits of dust, soot, and sea spray suspended in the air, are the most poorly understood component of Earth’s atmosphere. Aerosols are small particles in the air that can either cool or warm the climate, depending on the type and color of the particle.
