Sulfur rain
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009377
Precipitation that contains a high concentration of sulfur compounds, primarily sulfur dioxide and sulfates, which have been released into the atmosphere from natural or anthropogenic sources. This phenomenon is more commonly known as acid rain, which has a pH lower than 5.6. It can cause environmental damage to ecosystems and infrastructure.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009377 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Blood rain; Mud rain |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Precipitation that contains a high concentration of sulfur compounds, primarily sulfur dioxide and sulfates, which have been released into the atmosphere from natural or anthropogenic sources. This phenomenon is more commonly known as acid rain, which has a pH lower than 5.6. It can cause environmental damage to ecosystems and infrastructure.",
"see_also": [
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sulfur-rain/"
}
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