Cloud graphic (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Cloud graphic

Caption

In the absence of aerosols, each cloud droplet carries more water but when aerosols are present, the same amount of water is dispersed between many more droplets. This impacts how reflective the cloud is and how long it lasts for.

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Robert Wood/University of Washington

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