Arctic haze
noun
climatology
: a layer of aerosol particulates in the atmosphere primarily over the northwestern regions of North America
Arctic haze, mainly a mixture of sulfate and particulate organic matter, has a distinct seasonal cycle, with a maximum in late winter and early spring …
Yinghui Liu et al., Journal Of Climate, 1 Apr. 2010
Yinghui Liu et al., Journal Of Climate, 1 Apr. 2010Note: North American Arctic haze is currently believed to be caused by industrial pollution riding the winds eastward from Asia.
Word History
First Known Use
1853, in the meaning defined above