Concept information

pollution > deposition > fallout

Preferred term

fallout  

Definition

  • The descent of airborne solid or liquid particles to the ground, which occurs when the speed at which they fall due to gravity exceeds that of any upward motion of the air surrounding them.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3110

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