dust
Sign in to savethumb|A dust storm blankets houses in [[Texas, 1935]] thumb|Global oceanic distribution of dust deposition (geology)|deposition thumb|Map of dust in 2017 thumb|Three years of use without cleaning has caused this laptop [[heat sink to become clogged with dust, such that it can no longer be used.]] thumb|Domestic dust on a finger Dust is made of fine particles of solid matter. On Earth, it generally consists of particles in the atmosphere that come from various sources such as soil lifted by wind (an aeolian process), volcanic eruptions, and pollution.
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Dust is made of fine solid particles that float in the air, coming from sources like windblown soil, volcanic eruptions, and pollution. It matters because dust affects air quality, can damage equipment and machinery, and influences global climate and weather patterns through its distribution across oceans and atmosphere.
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- Atmospheric
- Middle East
- Iran
- Roads
- Coal
- Control
- Atmospheric
- Domestic
- Dust resistant surfaces
- Outer space
- Atmospheric gallery
- Dust bunnies
- Dust mites
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|A dust storm blankets houses in [[Texas, 1935]] thumb|Global oceanic distribution of dust deposition (geology)|deposition thumb|Map of dust in 2017 thumb|Three years of use without cleaning has caused this laptop [[heat sink to become clogged with dust, such that it can no longer be used.]] thumb|Domestic dust on a finger Dust is made of fine particles of solid matter. On Earth, it generally consists of particles in the atmosphere that come from various sources such as soil lifted by wind (an aeolian process), volcanic eruptions, and pollution.
Dust in homes is composed of about 20–50% dead skin cells. The rest, and in offices and other built environments, is composed of small amounts of plant pollen, human hairs, animal fur, textile fibers, paper fibers, minerals from outdoor soil, burnt meteorite particles, and many other materials which may be found in the local environment.