Aerosol–cloud interaction (Q281)
Subject, term, tag: Aerosol–cloud interaction
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Aerosol–cloud interaction |
Subject, term, tag: Aerosol–cloud interaction |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
A process by which a perturbation to aerosol affects the microphysical properties and evolution of clouds through the aerosol role as cloud condensation nuclei or ice nuclei, particularly in ways that affect radiation or precipitation; such processes can also include the effect of clouds and precipitation on aerosol. The aerosol perturbation can be anthropogenic or come from some natural source. The radiative forcing from such interactions has traditionally been attributed to numerous indirect aerosol effects, but in this report, only two levels of radiative forcing (or effect) are distinguished: (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026