Atmosphere, Volume 16, Issue 4

Statistical cluster analysis applied to monthly 1–100 m ocean temperatures reveals El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) dipole patterns with a leading mode having opposing centers of action across the dateline and tropical east Paci...

With accelerating surface warming trends in urban regions, cities like Algiers are increasingly exposed to extreme heat, contributing to a growing concern over heat-related illnesses. For a comprehensive long-term assessment (2001–2023) of heat...

It is necessary to evaluate the response of extreme events to global warming across different climates and geographical regions. This study aims to examine the trend changes of 13 temperature extreme indices over a 30-year statistical period from 199...

This study aimed to conduct a drought trend analysis using the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) in two mountainous and cold-climate regions in Iran and the United States (US). The Mann–Kendall test was employed to asse...

Multiple monsoon systems impact autumn precipitation in West China; however, their synergistic influence is unknown. Here, we employed statistical analysis of Global Precipitation Climatology Project Version 3.2 precipitation data, European Center fo...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized Particulate Matter (PM) as the main threat to human health from air pollution. One of the solutions is Green Infrastructure (GI), which uses different plants to mitigate pollution. Among these plants...

Highly resolved and accurate daily precipitation data are required for impact models to perform adequately and correctly measure the impacts of high-risk events. In order to produce such data, bias correction is often needed. Most of those statistica...

The basic concept of this study is to investigate, by correlation analysis, the relationship between geomagnetic activity and Total Electron Content (TEC) for the period from 1994 to 2023. The global TEC data used have been recalculated to a coordina...

We present a two-dimensional reconstruction of blocking frequency indices in the Atlantic-European region spanning the last 400 years. Our approach is based on a simple field reconstruction scheme similar to the principal component regression method....

Pyrolysis coupled with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) is a novel technology capable of detecting micro- and nanoplastics without a size limit. However, the application of Py-GC/MS to airborne microplastic analysis remains incon...

With recognized adverse effects on human health and the environment, surface ozone constitutes a major problem within and downwind of urbanized areas. In this work, we first analyzed 5 years of hourly concentrations of ozone measured in two megacitie...

Forest and grass systems are globally significant carbon-sequestering ecosystems, crucial for mitigating climate change and optimizing ecological management. To clarify the research history, major contributing groups, and research hotspots related to...

This study challenges the commonly held belief that typhoons universally improve air quality by dispersing pollutants, offering new insights into their complex effects on PM10 concentrations. Through a comprehensive analysis of long-term data (2001&n...

Within the scope of “Eco Map of Zagreb” project, eight sensor sets (type AQMeshPod) were set up at an automatic measuring station at the Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health (IMROH) for comparison with reference methods...

Green technology innovation can effectively reduce the problem of pollution transfer in air pollution-intensive industries like thermal power and realize the green development of air pollution-intensive industries like thermal power. Based on green t...

Thunderstorms are weather phenomena that comprise thunder and lightning. They typically result in heavy precipitation, including rain, snow, and hail. Thunderstorms have adverse effects on flight at both the ground and the upper levels of the troposp...

(1) Background: Human exposure to air pollution may induce inflammation and oxidative stress. In addition, extreme air temperatures and relative humidity cause vasoconstriction and abnormal blood cell function. These harmful effects may increase card...

Visibility is a fundamental meteorological parameter critical for surface transportation, aviation, maritime navigation, and weather process investigation. Scattering visibility meters are extensively utilised for their simple design and rapid respon...

In this study, the effects of various moisture pretreatment devices (MPDs) on the analytical process of trichloroethylene (TCE) and nitrous oxide (N₂O), which are representative organic and inorganic compounds emitted from semiconductor industries, w...

Climate warming is accelerating the degradation of permafrost, particularly in mid- to low-latitude regions, resulting in the widespread formation of thermokarst landscapes, including retrogressive thaw slumps (RTSs). These landforms, which are predo...

Drought affects the agricultural sector, posing challenges for farm management, particularly among medium- and small-scale producers. This study uses climate data from remote sensing products to evaluate drought trends in the Semear Digital Center&rs...

GAMs were implemented to evaluate the spatial variation in concentrations of 33 elements in PM₁₀, in their water-soluble and insoluble fractions used as tracers for different emission sources. Data were collected during monitoring campaigns (November...

Atmospheric fine particles (PM_2.5) pose significant health risks by penetrating deep into the lungs and causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues. In Saudi Arabia, high PM_2.5 levels are driven by its geographic location and extreme climate. There...

Rapid urbanization and climate change intensify the urban heat island effect. This study quantifies the UHI impact in Luxembourg’s Pro-Sud region and explores sustainable mitigation strategies. In situ and mobile measurements, EURO-CORDEX regio...

Soil temperature, a key factor in subsurface geochemical processes, is influenced by environmental and geological dynamics. This study analyzed hourly soil temperature variations at depths of 10 to 100 cm near the Sakurajima volcano, alongside concur...

As the world’s largest open-pit coal producer, China faces severe dust pollution in mining operations. Cabins of mining equipment (electric shovels, haul trucks, drills) exhibit unique micro-environmental contamination due to dual-source pollut...

The remarkable expansion of lake areas across the Changtang Plateau (CTP, located in the central Tibetan Plateau) since the late 1990s has drawn considerable scientific interest, presenting a striking contrast to the global decline in natural lake wa...

The estimation of sensible heat flux (H) in drylands is important because it constitutes a significant portion of the net available surface energy. A model to estimate H half-hourly measurements for bare soils was derived by combining the surface ren...

Elevated O₃ concentrations pose a significant threat to human health and ecosystems, but little research has been performed on coastal wetlands near large cities. This study focuses on investigating the key factors affecting O₃ formation in the ecolo...

This study evaluates the ability of three machine learning methods—decision tree classifier (DTC), random forest classifier (RFC), and XGBoost classifier (XGBC)—to classify and predict tropical cyclone (TC) rapid intensification (RI) and...

Maize yield is highly sensitive to climate change and extreme weather events. In some locations, it is projected to decrease due to an increase in the average growing season temperature. The present study analyzes changes in temperature and precipita...

Protected areas are crucial sanctuaries for biodiversity, strictly prohibiting the direct exploitation of natural resources and helping to maintain viable populations and communities. However, even species within these areas face challenges from clim...

The accurate prediction of the Main Pollen Season (MPS) is crucial for public health and environmental management, particularly for allergenic and highly abundant taxa such as Olea and Quercus. This study presents a comparative evaluation of multiple...

Flux contribution area analysis is a valuable method for identifying greenhouse gas flux sources and their spatiotemporal variations. Flux footprint models are commonly applied to determine the origin of flux observations and estimate the location, s...

This study analyzes the relative contributions from wind, storm surge, and inland flooding to tropical cyclone damage from 1925 to 2000 in North Carolina. It emphasizes the importance of regional tropical cyclone risk assessments, using North Carolin...

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as effective tools for monitoring air pollution across varying altitudes, including assessing atmospheric mercury (Hg) levels. However, studies on the vertical distribution of atmospheric Hg (i.e., total g...

In this study, based on high-resolution online monitoring data of CO₂ concentration in Nanning City in the spring of 2024, we analyzed the characteristics of diurnal and monthly changes of CO₂ concentration in Nanning City and explored the influencin...

Indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools significantly affects health and academic performance; however, effective interventions for poor air quality remain limited, particularly in settings with restricted natural ventilation. This study evaluated the ef...

To overcome the limitations of spatiotemporal feature extraction that are inherent in conventional lightning warning algorithms relying solely on temporal analysis, we propose a novel prediction framework integrating a Graph Convolutional Network (GC...

China’s industrialization and urbanization processes have recently accelerated, leading to the rapid expansion of urban built-up areas. Fossil fuels, such as natural gas, oil, and coal, are consumed in large quantities, resulting in the accumul...

A severe cold air outbreak hit the US and parts of Canada in January 2019, leaving behind many casualties where at least 21 people died as a consequence. According to Insurance Business America, the event cost the US about 1 billion dollars. In the M...

The ozone levels over eastern China show a distinct two-stage process, with an inter-seasonal low (ISL) between May and September, unlike other polluted northern low-to-mid-latitude regions. The timing and progression of this low from southern to nor...

Wind erosion significantly threatens sustainable development in desert regions, causing severe soil degradation. Investigating the influence of roughness elements on wind–sand interactions is vital for devising effective wind erosion control st...

Festivals are significant markers of cultural heritage and community traditions. Nevertheless, every year, significant increases in pollution levels are recorded during celebratory events, due to the overuse of firecrackers. This study evaluated gase...

Machine learning and artificial intelligence models have become popular for climate change prediction. Forested regions in California and Western Australia are increasingly facing intense wildfires, while other parts of the world face various climate...

Biomass burning (BB) results from complex interactions between ecosystems, humans, and climate, releasing large amounts of gases and particles. Accurate BB emission estimates are essential for air quality, climate studies, and impact assessments. Var...

Efficiently mapping hourly air quality at a fine scale (25 m) remains a computational challenge. This difficulty is heightened when aiming to accurately capture industrial plumes and time-varying traffic emissions. This paper presents a method for ge...

The accurate monitoring and analysis of PM-2.5 are critical for improving air quality and formulating public health policies. However, environmental data often contain missing values due to equipment failures, data collection errors, or extreme weath...

Coastal Stratocumulus clouds have a diurnal cycle influenced by solar heating and sea-breeze dynamics. These clouds typically thin after sunrise, and some of them fragment and then dissipate, a transition that has proven difficult to predict. In this...

This paper examines extreme precipitation events (EXPEs) and their trends based on daily precipitation values observed at 14 stations in Serbia for the period 1961–2020. The following EXPEs were investigated: RR10mm (heavy precipitation days),...