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The Impact of Air Particulates on Climate
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Air particulate, also known as pollution or dust, has been found to contribute to more intense storms in wet areas and reduced rainfall in drier areas. It also causes high temperatures, low humidity, and can block tropical cyclones.
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Air particulate pollution intensifies storms in wet areas and causes decreased rainfall in drier areas, while also causing high temperatures and low humidity in high pressure zones.
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Air particulate pollution intensifies storms in wet areas and causes decreased rainfall in drier areas, while also causing high temperatures and low humidity in high pressure zones. The pollution also blocks tropical cyclones that are normally brought to California.
ChapterThe Impact of Air Particulates on Climate
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Ocean currents can have both positive and negative effects on weather patterns, causing wetter or drier than average conditions depending on the region.
14:05 - 16:31 (02:25)
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Ocean currents can have both positive and negative effects on weather patterns, causing wetter or drier than average conditions depending on the region. Warmer than average water temperatures in the tropics can also affect wind patterns and bring in warm, humid temperatures during the summer months.