Name: Why does it smell so good after it rains? Meet petrichor
Uploaded: 2026-09-22T12:00:35.000Z
Duration: 58 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: It's called petrichor, and it is made of three things: ozone, plant oils and soil bacteria. Here’s why it is so noticeable.

ByMark WillardandRob Shackelford•

2 days ago

Updated: September 22, 2026, 5:49 am EDTPublished: September 22, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT

Ever notice a pleasant smell after rain showers? It's called petrichor, and it is actually the product of three separate smells. Ozone, plant oils and soil bacteria are the culprits.