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What causes pleasant earthy smell after rain?

By | May 4, 2021

The first rain after a dry spell gives a beautiful earthy smell and many wonder, what is the secret behind this sweet aroma. The reason is not all the dust particles washed away by spell of rain and gives a fresh feel, in fact it’s the smell of Geosmin. This is a chemical compound produced… Read More »