In:
Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union, American Geophysical Union (AGU), Vol. 87, No. 50 ( 2006-12-12), p. 565-571
Abstract:
An estimated three billion metric tons of mineral aerosols are injected into the troposphere annually from the Saharan desert [ Prospero et al ., 1996]. Additionally, smoke from biomass burning sites in the savanna grasslands in sub‐Saharan Africa contribute significant quantities of smaller‐sized aerosols [e.g., Hobbs , 2000]. These windswept aerosols from the African continent are responsible for a variety of climate, health, and environmental impacts on both global and regional scales that span the Western Hemisphere. Unfortunately in situ measurements of aerosol evolution and transport across the Atlantic are difficult to obtain, and satellite remote sensing of aerosols can be challenging.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0096-3941
,
2324-9250
DOI:
10.1029/2006EO500001
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Publication Date:
2006
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2118760-5
detail.hit.zdb_id:
240154-X
SSG:
16,13
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