Ground/satellite observations and atmospheric modeling of dust storms originating in the high Puna‐Altiplano deserts (South America): Implications for the interpretation of paleo‐climatic archives

M. Gaiero, Diego; Simonella, Lucio; Gassó, Santiago; Gili, Stefania; Stein, Ariel; Martinez Sosa, Pablo; Becchio, Raúl; C. Arce, Julieta; Marelli, H.

doi:10.1002/jgrd.50036

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Ground/satellite observations and atmospheric modeling of dust storms originating in the high Puna‐Altiplano deserts (South America): Implications for the interpretation of paleo‐climatic archives

Published in Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres • Apr 22, 2013

Authors:

Diego M. Gaiero

Lucio Simonella

Santiago Gassó

Abstract

Abstract This study provides a detailed description of the sources, transport, dispersion, and deposition of two major dust events originating from the high‐altitude subtropical Puna‐Altiplano Plateau (15–26°S; 65–69°W) in South America. A long and severe drought provided the right conditions for th...

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Plateau (mathematics)

Mineral dust

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