What’s on the surface and in the air—the terpenes and bacteria of a particular area—and how long these compounds have accumulated there, dictates the precise scent and extent of aroma released by the rain, smells which are then carried by the wind. The velocity of the raindrop, along with porousness of the surface on which it falls, influences the aerosol spritz. Interestingly, more aerosol is released in light rain than during a heavy downpour, the researchers found.
— Read more at The artful science behind the scent of bottled rain at Quartz.
Interesting article! I lived in Sarasota, FL for 20 years, it’s nice to see it mentioned. 🙂
Oh, nice!
Robin, visit if you get the chance. Sarasota is beautiful and the beaches are powdered-sugar in texture. Very family-friendly also. 🙂
Does that powdered sand squeak when you walk on it?
I could use some powder sugar sand right now!
I was lucky enough to get a bottle of mitti attar from India, from a company called Sugandhco. I’d love to compare the scent of an Indian rain to a Floridian one!
I’ve never tried mitti attar! Glad they mentioned Black March though.