Natural or anthropogenic? On the origin of atmospheric sulfate deposition in the Andes of southeastern Ecuador

Atmospheric sulfur deposition above certain limits can represent a threat to tropical forests, causing nutrient imbalances and mobilizing toxic elements that impact biodiversity and forest productivity. Atmospheric sources of sulfur deposited by precipitation have been roughly identified in only a f...

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Main Authors: S. Makowski Giannoni, R. Rollenbeck, K. Trachte, J. Bendix
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-10-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/14/11297/2014/acp-14-11297-2014.pdf