Santa Ana Winds of Southern California Impact PM2.5 With and Without Smoke From Wildfires

Santa Ana Winds of Southern California Impact PM2.5 With and Without Smoke From Wildfires

Abstract Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) raises human health concerns since it can deeply penetrate the respiratory system and enter the bloodstream, thus potentially impacting vital organs. Strong winds transport and disperse PM2.5, which can travel over long distances. Smoke from wildfires is a ma...

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Main Authors: Rosana Aguilera, Alexander Gershunov, Sindana D. Ilango, Janin Guzman‐Morales, Tarik Benmarhnia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2020-01-01
Series:GeoHealth
Subjects:
PM2.5
air quality
Santa Ana winds
wildfire smoke
Southern California
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1029/2019GH000225

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