| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4393489 | Journal of Arid Environments | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Mean PM10, PM2.5 and PM1 concentrations were 319.6, 69.5, and 37.02 μg/m3. ⺠A total of 72 dust days and 711 dust hours occurred over the entire study period. ⺠The longest dust storm occurred in July and lasted for five days. ⺠The most polluted dust storm occurred in June (max concentration of 5337.6 μg/m3). ⺠Western prevailing winds supported the role of Iraq in the dust storm occurrence.
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Authors
A. Shahsavani, K. Naddafi, N. Jafarzade Haghighifard, A. Mesdaghinia, M. Yunesian, R. Nabizadeh, M. Arahami, M.H. Sowlat, M. Yarahmadi, H. Saki, M. Alimohamadi, S. Nazmara, S.A. Motevalian, G. Goudarzi,