Simulation of the marine atmosphere in the CLOUD chamber, CERN. (IMAGE)

Tampere University

Simulation of the marine atmosphere in the CLOUD chamber, CERN.

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Iodine emitted from the sea and ice is converted by ozone and sunlight into iodic acid and other compounds. These form new particles and increase clouds, warming the polar climate. Cosmic rays strongly enhance the particle formation rates.

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Helen Cawley

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