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Jasper Kok, a professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, sat down with the Daily Bruin to discuss his work on aerosols, particularly dust and dust storms, and how they manifest in climate patterns.
Climate models show the United States will likely see more dust storms as rising temperatures dry out the ground and rains fall less frequently.
Climate models show the United States will likely see more dust storms as rising temperatures dry out the ground and rains fall less frequently.
Atmospheric dust could be shielding the globe from even more warming—so what happens if the amount of dust decreases?
Material from dry landscapes has surged since the 1800s, possibly helping to cool the planet for decades.