What makes the rain in Arizona smell different?
Valley 101 · The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com
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Show Notes
It's August, which means your TV news broadcasts are usually filled with stories about monsoon season, including stories about flooding, how to drive safely and how much rain we've received.
This year has been a little different thanks to a hotter and drier summer. But when the rain hits, there's a noticeable scent to it.
That's thanks to a certain desert plant, the creosote bush. In today's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, podcast editor Katie O'Connell explores what element of the creosote bush is responsible for producing this scent. She'll also discover whether or not we're the only place in the world with storms that smell like ours.
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