New satellite data reveals ozone levels in deep convective clouds.
Ozone levels in deep convective clouds are influenced by various factors like chemical reactions and transport. By combining data from Aura OMI and MLS satellites, researchers created a new product showing ozone concentrations in thick clouds from 2004 to 2016. They found low ozone levels in the tropical Pacific, high levels over landmass regions like South America and Africa, and a link between ozone in clouds and pollution near the ground. This study helps us understand how ozone behaves in different parts of the world and its connection to weather patterns.