Geochemical Characterization and Heavy Metal Sources in PM<sub>10</sub> in Arequipa, Peru

Particulate matter smaller than 10 μm (PM<sub>10</sub>) is an important air pollutant that adversely affects human health by increasing the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Recent studies reported multiple extreme PM<sub>10</sub> levels at high altitude Peruvi...

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Main Authors: Jianghanyang Li, Greg Michalski, Elizabeth Joy Olson, Lisa R. Welp, Adriana E. Larrea Valdivia, Juan Reyes Larico, Francisco Alejo Zapata, Lino Morales Paredes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/12/5/641