particulate
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But as Southern California’s focus shifts to the sweltering heat expected for the day and the rest of the week, an expert noted that soot and particulate matter may not be dispersing normally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
But levels of fine particulate matter spiked sharply during the main show, leaving people watching from the south with an obscured view as smoke came billowing their way.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
In a study published in ACS ES&T Air, scientists monitored particulate matter during a large, multi-day athletic event in the United Kingdom.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026
Extreme heat helps create ground-level ozone, while fireworks release fine particulate pollution into the air.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
When particulate matter in the atmosphere was sufficient, light from the ground got trapped and reflected back, and the entire Detroit sky would become the soft pink of cotton candy.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Human Impacts on Earth Systems - Middle School and High School
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