Impacts of Desert Dust Outbreaks on Air Quality in Urban Areas
Air pollution has many adverse effects on health and is associated with an increased risk of mortality. Desert dust outbreaks contribute directly to air pollution by increasing particulate matter concentrations. We investigated the influence of desert dust outbreaks on air quality in Santa Cruz de T...
Main Authors: | Celia Milford, Emilio Cuevas, Carlos L. Marrero, J.J. Bustos, Víctor Gallo, Sergio Rodríguez, Pedro M. Romero-Campos, Carlos Torres |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-12-01
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Series: | Atmosphere |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/1/23 |
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