Cyclogenesis and Density Currents in the Middle East and the Associated Dust Activity in September 2015

Cyclogenesis and Density Currents in the Middle East and the Associated Dust Activity in September 2015

The first 10 days of September 2015 were marked by intense dust activity over the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. This study examines the atmospheric conditions at the origin of the large dust storms during this period. We particularly investigate the atmospheric dynamics leading to the devel...

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Main Authors: Diana Francis, Noor Alshamsi, Juan Cuesta, Ayse Gokcen Isik, Cihan Dundar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Geosciences
Subjects:
cut-off low
cut-off high
upper-level trough
density current
cyclone
evaporation cooling
desert areas
dust storms
polar jet
subtropical jet
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/9/9/376

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