Desert dust storm aerosols

A common size rai e definition for dust aerosol particles is greater than 0.5 im as stated however, in practise, dust aerosols such as desert dust storm aerosols, exhibit particles ranging from about 1 nm to over 100 pm in diameter. 

Desert dust storm aerosols that originate from large desert areas, such as the Gobi or Sahara deserts. These aerosols can be transported around the full extent of the earth s surface. 

Global aerosol levels as measured by the Earth Probe, ADEOS, tfra/Nimbus-7 satellites can befound at this web address. Scientists use this data to observe a wide range of phenomena, such as desert dust storms, forest fires, and biomass burning. 

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