Contribution of alkaline and acidic sources to precipitation in Israel

Y. Mamane*, U. Dayan, J. M. Miller

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Abstract

Event precipitation samples were collected at eight sites in Israel during three hydrological years between 1979 and 1982 using bulk collectors. The chemical composition of these events was correlated with backward air trajectories, to determine sources of acidic and alkaline materials transported to the Eastern Mediterranean. The four major source regions studied were: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Western Asia and the North African Coast. Most of the rain falls during the winter season, which is characterized by trajectories moving along the Mediterranean sea or along the North African Coast. These trajectories were associated with alkaline rain rich in soil and sea components. On the other hand air flow originating in Eastern Europe was associated with acid rain in Israel, probably due to the absence of alkaline material in the air, mostly carbonates, which could neutralize the rain acidity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-22
Number of pages8
JournalScience of the Total Environment
Volume61
Issue numberC
DOIs
StatePublished - 1987
Externally publishedYes

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