Physical and Chemical Components of Cuba’s Rain : Effects on Air Quality
Joint Authors
Préndez, Margarita
Carrillo, Ernesto
López, Rosemary
Source
International Journal of Atmospheric Sciences
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Earth Science , Water and Environment
Physics
Abstract EN
The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of the physical and chemical components of rain affecting air quality in Cuba.
Samples were obtained from pollution monitoring stations throughout Cuba.
Different chemical analyses including elements and ions were conducted.
Meteorological data was also included for the analysis.
Results show that the pH was slightly basic for most stations, except those of the eastern region which exhibit pH values below 5.6.
The major anthropogenic sources of ions are the burning of fossil fuel by power plants, cement factories, and nickel-processing industries and the burning of biomass through poor agricultural practices.
The western region exhibited increased concentrations of NO3- and SO42- during the dry season, most likely due to the long-range transport of pollutants from the northeastern United States as well as local pollutants.
Marine aerosols clearly influence Cuba’s rain.
Only a small fraction of the potentially acidic ions contributes to the free acidity of Cuba’s rainwater, mainly due to the neutralizing capacity of some ions such as Cl-, Na+, Ca+2, and NH4+.
The implementation of abatement techniques for SO2 and NOX and some elements emissions from major stationary sources will be an effective measure to improve air quality in Cuba.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Préndez, Margarita& López, Rosemary& Carrillo, Ernesto. 2014. Physical and Chemical Components of Cuba’s Rain : Effects on Air Quality. International Journal of Atmospheric Sciences،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490003
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Préndez, Margarita…[et al.]. Physical and Chemical Components of Cuba’s Rain : Effects on Air Quality. International Journal of Atmospheric Sciences No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490003
American Medical Association (AMA)
Préndez, Margarita& López, Rosemary& Carrillo, Ernesto. Physical and Chemical Components of Cuba’s Rain : Effects on Air Quality. International Journal of Atmospheric Sciences. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490003
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490003