African dust transport and deposition modelling verified through a citizen science campaign in Finland

Abstract African desert dust is emitted and long-range transported with multiple effects on climate, air quality, cryosphere, and ecosystems. On 21–23 February 2021, dust from a sand and dust storm in northern Africa was transported to Finland, north of 60°N. The episode was predicted 5 days in adva...

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Main Authors: Outi Meinander, Rostislav Kouznetsov, Andreas Uppstu, Mikhail Sofiev, Anu Kaakinen, Johanna Salminen, Laura Rontu, André Welti, Diana Francis, Ana A. Piedehierro, Pasi Heikkilä, Enna Heikkinen, Ari Laaksonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46321-7