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Air pollution analysis in Northwestern South America: A new Lagrangian framework.
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- Author(s): Casallas A;Casallas A;Casallas A;Casallas A; Cabrera A; Cabrera A; Guevara-Luna MA; Guevara-Luna MA; Guevara-Luna MA; Tompkins A; Tompkins A; González Y; González Y; Aranda J; Aranda J; Belalcazar LC; Belalcazar LC; Mogollon-Sotelo C; Mogollon-Sotelo C; Celis N; Celis N; Lopez-Barrera E; Lopez-Barrera E; Peña-Rincon CA; Peña-Rincon CA; Ferro C; Ferro C
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The Science of the total environment [Sci Total Environ] 2024 Jan 01; Vol. 906, pp. 167350. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 27.- Publication Type:
Journal Article- Language:
English - Source:
- Additional Information
- Source: Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 0330500 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1879-1026 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00489697 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Sci Total Environ Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE; MEDLINE
- Publication Information: Original Publication: Amsterdam, Elsevier.
- Abstract: This study examines the spatiotemporal variations of PM
2.5 , PM10 , SO2 , O3 , NO, and NO2 concentrations in Northwestern South America (NWSA). We assess the efficacy of existing policies, identify underlying phenomena, and highlight areas for further research. Significant findings have emerged by analyzing reanalysis and in-situ data, employing the WRF-Chem model, and utilizing a new Lagrangian framework designed to overcome some drawbacks common to analysis of pollution Long-Range Transport. Wildfires in the first half of the year and volcanic activity (for SO2 ) in July-August contribute to over 90 % of the pollutant's advection, leading to high pollution levels in urban areas. SO2 volcanic emissions contribute to secondary PM, explaining the peak in PM concentrations in Cali in July. In the second half of the year, pollutant behavior varies based on factors such as city characteristics, vehicular-volume, air temperature, wind speed, and boundary layer height, and O3 is influenced by solar radiation and the NO/NO2 ratio. Diurnal variations of PM and NOx correlate with vehicular density, SO2 with industrial activity, and O3 depends on solar radiation. Trend analysis reveals decreasing PM10 levels except in three Cundinamarca cities and Cali suggesting the need to implement/evaluate control plans in those locations. Although data is limited, NO and NO2 levels show an increasing trend due to the rising number of vehicles. SO2 levels are decreasing, except in Cali, potentially influenced by the nearby industrial and polluted city of Yumbo. O3 displays a downward trend in most cities, except Bogotá, due to the NO/NO2 ratio favoring O3 increase. These findings provide a starting point for further research to deepen our understanding of NWSA air pollution. Such investigations are essential before modifying existing policies or enacting new ones. Collaborative efforts at the international, regional, and inter-city levels are crucial for effective air quality management.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: Ellie Lopez-Barrera reports article publishing charges was provided by Sergio Arboleda University and by the Ibero-American Program of Science and Technology for Development. Juan Aranda reports administrative support was provided by University of La Sabana. Ellie Lopez-Barrera reports article publishing charges was provided by Ibero-American Program of Science and Technology for Development.
(Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.) - Contributed Indexing: Keywords: CAMS/ERA5 reanalysis; Forest fires; Long-range transport; Volcanic emissions; WRF-Chem model
- Publication Date: Date Created: 20230928 Latest Revision: 20231122
- Publication Date: 20240628
- Accession Number: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167350
- Accession Number: 37769715
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