Another contributor to the smell of rain is ozone, which has a scent reminiscent of chlorine. During a storm, lightning can split oxygen and nitrogen molecules in the atmosphere. When they recombine ...

That’s not your imagination! That smell has a name, and it’s actually backed by science. That earthy, fresh, almost nostalgic smell after a rainstorm is called petrichor (pronounced PEH-truh-kor). It ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On a wet and soggy day, there's a distinct aroma in the air, a smell often associated with the arrival of rain. But, what exactly does rain smell like? Common responses to that ...

Before rain rolls in, a unique scent begins to build because of moisture and once the raindrops arrive it becomes even stronger. Here’s how it works -- Before showers fall, humidity builds and the ...

Most of us have had that oddly satisfying moment where we pause, sniff the air, and say, “Smells like rain’s coming.” But is that actually real, or just something we’ve been conditioned to believe? As ...

There’s a lot more to it than just wet earth and creosote bush. At least 60 different aromatic plants may contribute to what people think of as “the smell of rain” in the Sonoran Desert, according to ...

You know when it's about to rain in Tucson and you're like, "it smells like rain" like it's your super power? That's creosote. It's a plant unique to Tucson and other dry regions like the Mohave ...

Nothing smells quite as wonderful as the outdoors after it’s been through the gentle rinse cycle. Rain is such a pleasant fragrance that makers of perfumes, body oils, lotions and even household ...