Dust particles from deserts promote ice formation in clouds. This discovery highlights the importance of aerosols for ...

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A new study shows that natural dust particles swirling in from faraway deserts can trigger freezing of clouds in Earth's ...

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Using 35 years of satellite data, researchers observed a consistent pattern for ice cloud formation stemming from desert dust in the ...

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Researchers discovered a clear pattern that shows how desert dust particles facilitate ice formation in clouds. This ...