Wildfire Knowledge Graph · Smoke & Indoor Air
Working definition
Particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter generally at or below 10 micrometres under the applicable air-quality convention.
In plain language
Particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter generally at or below 10 micrometres under the applicable air-quality convention.
Why it matters
PM10 is useful because it separates one specific part of wildfire behaviour, exposure, operations or evidence from nearby concepts that can otherwise be mixed together.