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Haze over Europe
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Haze over Europe

Published Apr 3, 2003

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A Snapshot of Particles in the Air
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A Snapshot of Particles in the Air

This map shows the global distribution of aerosols in August 2010, and the proportion of those aerosols that are large or small.

Published Dec 25, 2010

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Global View of Fine Aerosol Particles
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Global View of Fine Aerosol Particles

Solid particles and liquid droplets in the air come in a range of sizes, but those smaller than 2.5 micrometers pose the greatest risk to human health.

Published Nov 9, 2010

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Seasonal Changes in Indian Aerosols
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Seasonal Changes in Indian Aerosols

New research shows that the amount, size, and source of aerosol particles hovering in the air over India changes by season.

Published Nov 24, 2010

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Remembering Yoram Kaufman
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Remembering Yoram Kaufman

Kaufman served as program manager for NASA’s Earth Observatory from its launch in April 1999, through January 2006.

Published Jun 8, 2006

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TOMS Aerosol Index
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TOMS Aerosol Index

Published Dec 27, 2000

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