Thesaurus Term/Concept: SPHEROIDAL CARBONACEOUS PARTICLES (SCPS)
| Identifier | 147279 |
|---|---|
| Class | MDA OBJECT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | Roughly spherical, > 5 µm, soot particles produced from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Used as an indicator of industrialisation, and can also be used as a dating tool. |