Dust, and the microbes hitching rides on it, influences rain, climate
Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 05:01
in Earth & Climate
Dusty air blowing across the Pacific from Asia and Africa plays a critical role in precipitation patterns throughout the drought-stricken western U.S. Today, scientists are suggesting that the exact chemical make-up of that dust, including microbes found in it, is key to making better rain event predictions and explaining how air pollution influences regional climate.