Aerosol light absorption plays a crucial role in regulating the heat balance between the atmosphere and Earth’s surface. This happens through two main mechanisms: the aerosol direct effect, where aerosols absorb solar radiation, and the aerosol indirect effect, which involves aerosols acting as cloud condensation nuclei and ice nuclei.
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