ATom Postcard - Azore Islands to Kangerlussuaq

The video covers a series of scientific flights conducted to study atmospheric phenomena. The journey begins from Ascension Island to Prihoda Victoria, crossing hemispheres and observing biomass burning and Saharan dust. The next segment involves a flight over Greenland, examining glaciers and the impact of biomass burning from Siberia. The final part discusses the end of the Atom 1 deployment, with flights from Greenland to Minneapolis and observations of methane emissions. The video highlights the importance of these studies in understanding climate change and its effects.

What significant atmospheric phenomenon was measured during the flight from Ascension Island to Prihoda Victoria?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Auroras

• Biomass burning plumes

• Tornadoes

How do Saharan dust plumes affect hurricanes?

• They have no effect on hurricanes.

• They dry out and wrap into hurricanes, impacting their development.

• They provide moisture to hurricanes.

• They cool down the ocean surface.

What is the impact of glaciers on land on sea level rise?

• They cause a decrease in sea level.

• They have no effect on sea level rise.

• They significantly contribute to sea level rise.

• They stabilize sea levels.

What was a major source of methane observed during the flight from Kangerlussuaq to Minneapolis?

• Volcanic activity

• Oceanic emissions

• Agricultural activities

• Industrial emissions

What is a significant source of aerosols and gases observed throughout the Atom 1 campaign?

• Urban pollution

• Volcanic eruptions

• Biomass burning

• Ocean currents