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The impact of tropical cyclones on regional ozone pollution and its future trend in the Yangtze River Delta of China
Mengzhu Xi
School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
Da Gao
School of Atmospheric Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
now at: Center for Aerosol Science and Engineering, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
Yi Luo
School of Atmospheric Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
Ningbo Ecological Environment Monitoring Center of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo 315048, China
Lingyun Feng
School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
Shitong Chen
School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
Shuxian Zhang
School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Tropical cyclones (TCs) have a significant impact on ozone in coastal areas by affecting atmospheric circulation and meteorological conditions. We have studied the impact and future trends of climate change in the Yangtze River Delta region and found that the intensification of climate change will exacerbate the impact of TCs on O3 in the Yangtze River Delta, requiring strengthened monitoring and early warning.
Tropical cyclones (TCs) have a significant impact on ozone in coastal areas by affecting...
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