Or Is It Just Hairspray?

"Transport of Asian aerosols across the North Pacific Ocean peaks during the spring season. A mix of aerosols is found in the maritime environment as far west as the North American West Coast, including Asian dust and pollution, local N. American pollution, and new particle formation. Aerosol transport events are arranged in plumes, with pristine maritime conditions prevailing between the plumes," reads the abstract for an article titled Springtime Aerosol Indirect Forcing Across the North Pacific Ocean in Observations and Global Models (click here for more). Are those beautiful ocean clouds off the Oregon coast just evidence of Chinese manufacturers making tacky Christmas ornaments for the jaded American market?