Before it rains, the air smells like rain because tiny bits of dirt and plants release a special smell. This happens when the ground gets wet from the rain that’s about to come. It's like the Earth is saying, 'I'm ready for the rain!'
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- After a long summer drought, you take a deep breath before the first raindrops hit your skin.
- Your grandmother’s garden smells fresh and inviting right before it rains.
- You feel happy and refreshed when you smell that familiar ‘rainy’ scent on a warm afternoon.
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See also
- How Do Scientists Know What the Weather Will Be Like Tomorrow?
- How Do Clouds Form and Stay in the Sky?
- How Do Clouds Form and Why Do They Look Different?
- What Makes a ‘Good’ Weather Forecast Accurate?
- What Causes ‘Fog’ and How Is It Different From ‘Clouds’?
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