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Understanding Global Change

Discover why the climate and environment changes, your place in the Earth system, and paths to a resilient future.

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Home → Glossary → airborne particles

airborne particles

Tiny bits of solid or liquid substances suspended in the atmosphere.  Airborne particles can come from natural sources such as volcanism, dust, and fires, or human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels.

Learn more about airborne particles.

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