Multiple data sets that estimate the source of aerosols over the ocean near the Indian subcontinent were analyzed to see whether the majority of the haze over the Arabian Sea is composed of natural or man-made aerosols. Results suggest that natural airborne particles from Arabia and the Sahara Desert contribute most of the dust, which affects the temperature, sunlight balance and solar energy over the region.
Subject: Environmental Science:Air Quality:Dust and Particulates, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Solar and terrestrial radiation, Environmental Science:Air Quality, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality:Dust and Particulates Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work:AGU Highlights Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather
