Formation and transport of photooxidants over Europe during the July 2006 heat wave – observations and GEM-AQ model simulations
The European heat wave of July 2006 was caused by advection of very hot and dry air from North Africa. Air masses were transported on the western edge of the high pressure system, centred over Eastern Europe, resulting in exceptionally high air temperatures over large areas of the continent. In the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2008-02-01
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Series: | Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics |
Online Access: | http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/8/721/2008/acp-8-721-2008.pdf |