NASA MODIS Image of the Day: November 14, 2007 – Haze along the Himalayan Front Range
NASA MODIS Image of the Day: November 14, 2007 - Haze along the Himalayan Front Range
Heavy haze frequently collects in this region in the autumn, thanks to a few factors.
Agricultural fires and increased fuel burning for warmth increase the amount of pollutants.
In addition, cool air from the Himalaya sinks over the south side of the mountain range, trapping aerosols—tiny liquid or solid particles suspended in air. And behavior of the Asian monsoon produces few strong winds that would push the haze out of the area.
