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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-943-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-943-2025
Research article
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27 Jan 2025
Research article |  | 27 Jan 2025

Causes of growing middle-to-upper tropospheric ozone over the northwest Pacific region

Xiaodan Ma, Jianping Huang, Michaela I. Hegglin, Patrick Jöckel, and Tianliang Zhao

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Our research explored changes in ozone levels in the northwest Pacific region over 30 years, revealing a significant increase in the middle-to-upper troposphere, especially during spring and summer. This rise is influenced by both stratospheric and tropospheric sources, which affect climate and air quality in East Asia. This work underscores the need for continued study to understand underlying mechanisms.

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