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Colored rain

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004524

Precipitation that appears discolored due to the presence of suspended particulate matter, such as dust, pollen, or volcanic ash, entrained in the atmosphere. The color can vary widely, from red or brown due to desert dust to yellow from pollen. This phenomenon is often observed downwind of major dust storms or volcanic eruptions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004524
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoBlood rain
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004524",
  "term": "Colored rain",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Precipitation that appears discolored due to the presence of suspended particulate matter, such as dust, pollen, or volcanic ash, entrained in the atmosphere. The color can vary widely, from red or brown due to desert dust to yellow from pollen. This phenomenon is often observed downwind of major dust storms or volcanic eruptions.",
  "see_also": [
    "blood rain"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/colored-rain/"
}

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