Inside the Visualization: Aerosols

1 min read

Inside the Visualization: Aerosols Earth (ESD)EarthExploreExplore Earth HomeAgricultureAir QualityClimate ChangeFreshwaterLife on EarthSevere StormsSnow and IceThe Global OceanScience at WorkEarth Science at WorkTechnology and InnovationPowering BusinessMultimediaImage CollectionsVideosDataFor ResearchersAbout Us 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.

Original Video and Assets

Explore More 4 min read NASA Aircraft Coordinate Science Flights to Measure Air Quality Article 5 days ago 6 min read NASA Data Powers New Tool to Protect Water Supply After Fires When wildfires scorch a landscape, the flames are just the beginning. NASA is helping U.S.…

Article 5 days ago 5 min read NASA Data, Trainings Help Uruguay Navigate Drought When Uruguay faced its worst drought in nearly a century, the nation’s water authority turned…

Article 3 weeks ago

Keep Exploring Discover More Topics From NASA Earth Your home. Our Mission. And the one planet that NASA studies more than any other.

Explore Earth Science

Earth Science at Work NASA Earth Science helps Americans respond to challenges and societal needs — such as wildland fires, hurricanes, and water supplies…

Earth Videos Collection of Earth science videos explaining a variety of concepts and activities performed by NASA’s Earth Science Division.