Explaining the unique scents of rain

Name: Explaining the unique scents of rain
Uploaded: 2026-03-08T21:04:10Z
Duration: 1 min 2 s
Description: Meteorologist Ari Sarosalari explains the scientific reasons behind the distinct smells associated with rain, including petrichor from plant oils and geosmin from soil bacteria, as well as the sharp, clean scent of ozone created by lightning strikes.

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Meteorologist Ari Sarosalari explains the scientific reasons behind the distinct smells associated with rain, including petrichor from plant oils and geosmin from soil bacteria, as well as the sharp, clean scent of ozone created by lightning strikes.