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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-4827-2024
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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-4827-2024
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Research article
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23 Apr 2024
Research article |
| 23 Apr 2024
| 23 Apr 2024
Extreme ozone episodes in a major Mediterranean urban area
Jordi Massagué
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Department of Mining, Industrial and ICT Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya–BarcelonaTech (UPC), 08242 Manresa, Spain
Eduardo Torre-Pascual
Faculty of Engineering Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48013 Bilbao, Spain
Cristina Carnerero
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya–BarcelonaTech (UPC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain
currently at: Barcelona Supercomputing Centre, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Miguel Escudero
Department of Applied Physics, School of Engineering and Architecture, Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR), 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
Andrés Alastuey
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Marco Pandolfi
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Xavier Querol
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Gotzon Gangoiti
Faculty of Engineering Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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This study analyses three acute ozone episodes in Barcelona (NE Spain) which have occurred only in recent years and are of particular concern due to the city's significant population. The findings uncover a complex interplay of factors, notably shared among episodes, including pollution transport at different scales and specific weather and emission patterns. These insights significantly enhance our understanding of these occurrences and improve predictive capabilities.
This study analyses three acute ozone episodes in Barcelona (NE Spain) which have occurred only...
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