Articles | Volume 24, issue 8
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-4827-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-4827-2024
Research article
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23 Apr 2024
Research article |  | 23 Apr 2024

Extreme ozone episodes in a major Mediterranean urban area

Jordi Massagué, Eduardo Torre-Pascual, Cristina Carnerero, Miguel Escudero, Andrés Alastuey, Marco Pandolfi, Xavier Querol, and Gotzon Gangoiti

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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.
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