Rain and dust : magnetic records of climate, and pollution.

Maher, Barbara A. (2009) Rain and dust : magnetic records of climate, and pollution. Elements, 5 (4). pp. 229-234. ISSN 1811-5209

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Abstract

Magnetic susceptibility measurements of sediments from the Chinese Loess Plateau – the biggest accumulation of windblown sediments on Earth – contain one of the best records of continental climate change available, providing a detailed picture of glacial and interglacial cycles and variations in the East Asian summer monsoon stretching back over more than 2 million years. In the case of anthropogenic airborne particles, the spread of particulate pollutants can be robustly traced throughout a city environment by measuring the magnetic properties of leaves, which trap magnetic particles released from vehicle exhausts and/or industry emissions.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Elements
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/1900/1901
Subjects:
?? magnetic susceptibilityclimate changesummer monsoonparticulate pollutionhealth impactsearth and planetary sciences (miscellaneous)geochemistry and petrologyg geography (general) ??
ID Code:
27048
Deposited On:
15 Sep 2009 08:58
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
Last Modified:
15 Jul 2024 10:32