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Long-range transport of air pollutants increases the concentration of hazardous components of PM2.5 in northern South America
Maria P. Velásquez-García
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Grupo de Higiene y Gestión Ambiental, Politécnico Jaime Isaza Cadavid, Medellín, Colombia
School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
National Centre for Earth Observation, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
K. Santiago Hernández
Grupo de Investigación en Ingeniería y Gestión Ambiental, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
James A. Vergara-Correa
Grupo de Higiene y Gestión Ambiental, Politécnico Jaime Isaza Cadavid, Medellín, Colombia
Richard J. Pope
School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
National Centre for Earth Observation, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Miriam Gómez-Marín
Grupo de Higiene y Gestión Ambiental, Politécnico Jaime Isaza Cadavid, Medellín, Colombia
Angela M. Rendón
Grupo de Investigación en Ingeniería y Gestión Ambiental, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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In the Aburrá Valley, northern South America, local emissions determine air quality conditions. However, we found that external sources, such as regional fires, Saharan dust, and volcanic emissions, increase particulate concentrations and worsen chemical composition by introducing elements like heavy metals. Dry winds and source variability contribute to seasonal influences on these events. This study assesses the air quality risks posed by such events, which can affect broad regions worldwide.
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