Earth Observatory Aerosol Optical Depth

Tiny solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere are called aerosols. Windblown dust, sea salts, volcanic ash, smoke from wildfires, and pollution from factories are all examples of aerosols. Depending upon their size, type, and location, aerosols can either cool the surface, or warm it. They can help clouds to form, or they can inhibit cloud formation. And if inhaled, some aerosols can be harmful to people’s health.

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Additional Info

Field	Value
Maintainer	Charles Ichoku
Last Updated	July 17, 2025, 17:08 (UTC)
Created	April 1, 2025, 00:12 (UTC)
Identifier	NASA-0000032__1
Issued	2018-06-25
Modified	2020-01-29
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