Junge aerosol layer
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006751
A persistent layer of sulfate aerosols found in the lower stratosphere, primarily between 15 and 25 kilometers altitude. This layer forms from the oxidation of sulfur-containing gases, both natural and anthropogenic, such as carbonyl sulfide and sulfur dioxide. It influences the Earth's radiative balance by scattering incoming solar radiation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006751 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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