Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/08/04

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Subject: [Leica] Why they are called the Smokies?
From: lrzeitlin at gmail.com (Lawrence Zeitlin)
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 10:18:38 -0400
 
Ken asks:

Why they are called the Smoky Mountains:


On the far right, in the far distance, are the rising hills of southern
North Carolina:


http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/kennybod/IMG_7596.jpg.html

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It is because of the nearly perpetual haze in the air in the summer months.
The haze is caused by air borne tree pollen which deteriorates in the bright
sunlight to form "natural" smog. Of course the smoke from moonshine stills
adds to the ambience.

Larry Z
Replies: Reply from kennybod at mac.com (Kenneth Frazier) ([Leica] Why they are called the Smokies?)