A Self-Contained Biogeochemical Reactor (IMAGE)

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A Self-Contained Biogeochemical Reactor

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The Amazon ecosystem produces organic aerosol particles, which serve as the condensation nuclei for water vapor. They therefore trigger the formation of clouds and precipitation, driving the hydrological cycle.

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