Black rain alert: what it means and when the weather phenomenon will arrive

Black rain alert: what it means and when the weather phenomenon will arrive

September 9, 2024 – 08:49

The climatic phenomenon will not only impact our country, but will also affect Brazil and Uruguay. The opinion of the specialists.

Photo: The Economist

He Metsul meteorological observatory in Brazil warned of the imminent arrival of a black rain which could affect parts of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil in the coming days, although the first falls have already begun to be seen in neighbouring countries.

What is black rain

This phenomenon occurs when a A column of smoke generated by fires in northern South America mixes with a cold front, producing rain contaminated with soot.

According to official sources, the probability of current conditions suggests that this phenomenon could take place during the next weekendwhen atmospheric conditions and the accumulation of smoke in the air will be conducive to its development.

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The fires in Bolivia continue to rage and have already affected thousands of hectares.

The fires in Bolivia continue to rage and have already affected thousands of hectares.

Photo: EFE Verde

He soot is a particle composed primarily of carbon that results from the incomplete combustion of organic materials and fossil fuels. These small particles remain in the air for a long time and can travel considerable distances.

The black rain occurs When soot and other polluting particles in the atmosphere combine with moisture from clouds, causing rain that can have high levels of pollution.

Although rainwater may not appear black, the presence of soot indicates a high degree of pollution. This type of rain can damage bodies of water, soil and vegetation.

The term black rain refers to similar events, such as those that occurred in Hiroshima after the explosion of the atomic bomb in 1945, when rain picked up dust and soot from the atmosphere.

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