2012
DOI: 10.1007/s11069-012-0328-9
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Synoptic and remote sensing analysis of dust events in southwestern Iran

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“…There are concerns as to why dust activity varies interannually, and whether natural or anthropogenic factors can intensify dust storm occurrences and, consequently air pollution, in the western provinces of Iran (Zoljoodi et al, 2013). Although several researches have been carried out to characterize the general features, dust sources and transport pathways of dust particles over Iran through ground-based measurements and satellite remote sensing (e.g., Ghasem, Shamsipour, Miri, & Safarrad, 2012;Nabavi, Haimberger, & Samimi, 2016;Najafi, Sarraf, Zarrin, & Rasouli, 2017;Omidvar, 2006;Rashki et al, 2017), the long-term interannual dust variation and its mechanism in western and southwestern Iran have not been adequately studied. In particular, it is of primary importance to quantify the impact of climate factors, such as wind speed and precipitation, on the interannual variation of dust activities such that the contribution of anthropogenic activities during a specific period can be further identified.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There are concerns as to why dust activity varies interannually, and whether natural or anthropogenic factors can intensify dust storm occurrences and, consequently air pollution, in the western provinces of Iran (Zoljoodi et al, 2013). Although several researches have been carried out to characterize the general features, dust sources and transport pathways of dust particles over Iran through ground-based measurements and satellite remote sensing (e.g., Ghasem, Shamsipour, Miri, & Safarrad, 2012;Nabavi, Haimberger, & Samimi, 2016;Najafi, Sarraf, Zarrin, & Rasouli, 2017;Omidvar, 2006;Rashki et al, 2017), the long-term interannual dust variation and its mechanism in western and southwestern Iran have not been adequately studied. In particular, it is of primary importance to quantify the impact of climate factors, such as wind speed and precipitation, on the interannual variation of dust activities such that the contribution of anthropogenic activities during a specific period can be further identified.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Attempts to combat wind erosion with soil conservation measures have succeeded in reducing SDS in certain parts of the world (e.g., [7,8]) but in other areas there has been a recent marked increase in wind erosion and associated dust storms. These areas include parts of the Arabian Peninsula [9,10], the eastern Mediterranean [11,12], Lower Mesopotamia and adjacent regions [13], and parts of northeast Asia [14]. In some cases, the frequency and intensity of SDS have increased as a result of human activities, including soil surface disturbance, desertification and land degradation.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A study over Iran indicates that dust outbreaks start to increase in May, peak in July and weaken in September using the TOMS data [11]. Ghasem et al [42] analysed dust events in southwestern Iran based on synoptic threehourly weather/dust data from twelve meteorological stations and remote sensing observations. Most dust events occurred in spring and summer while few dust events happened in autumn and winter, especially in December and January, when the atmosphere is unstable, and rainfall is likely.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Most dust events occurred in spring and summer while few dust events happened in autumn and winter, especially in December and January, when the atmosphere is unstable, and rainfall is likely. In the last few years, increasing dust events are associated with widespread drought periods or human factors, such as the construction of dams, agricultural activities and wars [42]. Furman [24] examined the dust sources and their temporal properties in the Middle East using synoptic data for a 21-year from 1973 to 1993.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%