Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

A scientific study of the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets.

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Long range transport

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

This type of transport involves air pollutants in the atmosphere. If the pollutants are light enough---such as gases or low density particles---or are propelled high enough in the atmosphere, they ...

Chappuis band of ozone absorption

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The wavelengths of light absorbed by ozone in the visible region, approximately 380 to 750 nm. Compare to ozone's ultraviolet absorption region, the Hartley-Huggins band.

Carboniferous period

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The time period between 280-345 Myr BP of Earth's geologic history. characterised by glacial onsets and melting and massive migration and extinctions of species during this period.

Wien's Displacement Law

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The relationship between wavelength and temperature in relation to blackbody radiation. The wavelength decreases as the temperature increases. The common formula to determine this relationship is ...

Vadose zone

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The unsaturated zone in a soil where chemical processes are at their most active. Its extent is determined partly by the content of the soil water, but it cannot extend beyond the water table, below ...

Meteorology

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The science of the atmosphere and its direct effects upon the earth's surface. Meteorology is especially concerned with how atmospheric conditions effect the weather.