Cirrus cloud formation may be effected by organic aerosols (particles produced by plants) acting as additional nucleation points for ice crystal formation. However, research suggests that cirrus clouds more commonly form on mineral dust or metallic particles rather than on organic ones.
cirrus cloud formation may be effected by organic aerosols (particles produced by plants) acting as additional nucleation points for ice crystal formation however research suggests that cirrus clouds more commonly form on mineral dust or metallic particles rather than on organic ones