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Inside the Visualization: Aerosols

Earth Science Division Editorial Team

Sep 26, 2025
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NASA uses satellites, ground measurements, and powerful computer models to track tiny particles floating in our air called aerosols. These small particles can travel thousands of miles, affecting the air we breathe and how far we can see, even far from where they originated.

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