Crazy Slo-Mo Video Explains Why Rain Has That Distinctive Smell“Have you ever smelled that distinctive, sweet aroma that lingers after it rains?
Scientists call it “petrichor,” and since the 1960s, they’ve believed it comes from oils and chemicals that are released when raindrops hit the ground.
Now, for the first time, scientists at MIT have used high-speed cameras to show how that “rain smell” gets into the air.”
See the video and learn more at the huffingtonpost.
WHAAA?! That is crazy awesome.
If you want to learn more about the chemistry of petrichor and where it comes from, check out this video: Where Does The Smell of Rain Come From?