Smoke plumes
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smoke plumes
Trails of emissions, advected by the wind, that are laden with particulates and gaseous pollutants from a continuous source.
Plumes are generally visible for at least a short distance downwind due to condensed water vapor, particulate loading, or visible gaseous compounds.
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