Aerosol Nanoparticle Formation

Use an animated video, 'Aerosol Nanoparticle Formation' to visualize the interactions of aerosol particles and gas molecules in the atmosphere. The video explains how some of these interactions result in molecular aggregates in the atmosphere, on which water condenses to form water droplets resulting in cloud formation. Clouds both absorb light from the sun and form a barrier for heat loss from the earth's surface thereby affecting the earth's radiation energy balance. Thus, explore how aerosols have an indirect effect on climate due to their role in aiding cloud formation.