Examining the Relationship Between MODIS Satellite Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) Data at Different Hours and PM10 Air Pollution Index in Ahvaz City DOI

Mohsen Saeidi,

Samira Mohammadi,

Hossein Marioryad

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Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(5), P. 736 - 753

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

Soil, air, and water pollution from mining and industrial activities: sources of pollution, environmental impacts, and prevention and control methods DOI Creative Commons

Mohsen Moghimi Dehkordi,

Zahra Pournuroz Nodeh,

Kamran Soleimani Dehkordi

et al.

Results in Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23, P. 102729 - 102729

Published: Aug. 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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Long-Term Spatio-Temporal Analysis, Distribution, and Trends of Dust Events over Iran DOI Creative Commons

Abbas Ranjbar Saadat Abadi,

Nasim Hossein Hamzeh‎, Dimitris G. Kaskaoutis

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Atmosphere, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. 334 - 334

Published: March 16, 2025

This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of dust events over Iran, using synoptic data from 286 meteorological stations. The are classified according to codes as suspended and others (i.e., blowing dust, storms) based on their intensity with horizontal visibility ≤1, 3, 5, 10 km. Severe (visibility ≤ 1 km) (code 06) occurred primarily in the western parts while moderate or severe dominated south eastern thus revealing contrasting spatial distribution regarding type frequency events. Furthermore, distinct seasonality is revealed number events, since maximized SW Iran March July, highly associated Shamal winds, storms east April August. Zabol city, some stations along coast Arabian Sea impacted by this storm throughout year. Trend analysis notable increase during period 1994–2023, particularly part mostly attributed transboundary Mesopotamian plains. large activity 1994–2009 was followed decrease 2010s at many stations, differences were observed trends dust. An inverse correlation between precipitation anomalies observed, years abnormal (e.g., 2019; 138% increase) related substantial occurrence. Over an 11-year period, surface concentrations exceeded annual PM10 threshold 50 µg/m3 more than 800 days, maximum reaching up 1411 µg/m3. highlights urgent need for effective management strategies mitigate impacts air quality public health Iran.

Language: Английский

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Short-term and long-term effects of exposure to PM10 DOI Creative Commons

Narges Seihei,

Majid Farhadi, Afshin Takdastan

et al.

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27, P. 101611 - 101611

Published: April 16, 2024

IntroductionA dust storm is a harmful event in the environment and human health resulting from certain chemicals air that transcend predefined levels. Developing countries, such as Iran, suffer this basic threat (dust particles) to health. The purpose of research was evaluate effects PM10 particulate matter on mortality related cardiovascular diseases (CVD) year 2022-2023 Andimeshk City, with AirQ+ programmed.Material methodThe recommended approach for evaluating health, recognized by world organization (WHO), uses Air Quality Health Impact Assessment Software (Air Q 2.2.3). polluted information required model runs obtained Environmental Department Khuzestan. Khuzestan Meteorological Organization gave levels both dusty non-dusty days. numbers came Iranian Statistics Centre Ministry. data collected volumetric manner 2022-2023.ResultThe lowest concentration reported city belonged January 9 (14.19 μg/m3), while most day November 6 (5634.61 μg/m3). total monthly April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February respectively, 2917.9, 3227.82, 3175.89, 2966.24, 3520.46, 3393.1, 4671.07, 13121.26, 3042.63, 1851.67, 2627.52, 6758.12 μg/m3.ConclusionThe results study showed studied area terms particles. So, during year, only 8 days, did not exceed standard. One main reasons pollution Andimshek neighborhood province Iraq Saudi Arabia, which have dry areas storms.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of concentration and characterization of potential toxic elements and fluorine in ambient air dust from Iran’s industrial capital: A health risk assessment using Monte Carlo simulation DOI Creative Commons
Amin Mohammadpour, Fariba Abbasi,

Mohammad Reza Gili

et al.

International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 132, P. 103998 - 103998

Published: July 10, 2024

The emission and adsorption of mineral elements to dust from geogenic anthropogenic sources are health challenges in residential areas. This study investigated, for the first time best our knowledge, presence potentially toxic (PTEs), rare earth (REE) fluorine (F) collected samples central Iran. Their associated risks were estimated based on Monte Carlo simulation. Results show that morphology was uniform spherical particles predominant Si Ca. highest concentration PTEs Ca (mean: 36574 mg/kg) Fe 30189 mean concentrations As, Ni, Pb, Mn Zn exceeded World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, likely due activities such as metal melt factories. Fluorine averaged 159.4 mg/kg, some detected originated industrial natural sources. 5th, 50th, 95th percentiles Hazard Index (HI) 0.13, 0.43, 0.77, respectively, adults 1.00, 3.03, 5.99, children. carcinogenic risk (LTCR) children safety range (1 × 10−4), their percentile calculated at about 2.03 10−4 1.83 10−4, respectively. Furthermore, Ni most effective LTCR. As a consequence, findings suggest high potential Iran, especially children, controlling possible would benefit public health.

Language: Английский

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An integrated feature selection and machine learning framework for PM10 concentration prediction DOI
Elham Kalantari, Hamid Gholami, Hossein Malakooti

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Atmospheric Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 102456 - 102456

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Assessing the burden of diseases attributed to exposure to ambient particulate matter by air quality modeling DOI
Parastoo Baharvand,

Mohammad Veysi Sheikhrobat,

Pierre Sicard

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Health Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 11

Published: April 29, 2025

This study aimed to assess PM2.5 exposure levels in Ahvaz, Iran, and quantify the associated burden of disease attributable particulate pollution. To uncertainty mortality morbidity, response function model for probabilistic risk assessment was used. The analysis aerosol variations by Aerosol Optical Thickness indicated a decline concentrations during pandemic. During period, annual mean exceeded limit value established World Health Organization. Cause-specific mortality, including trachea bronchus lung cancer, stroke, acute lower respiratory infections, also decreased 14-28% 2020. Restricted activity days work lost 11.8% 13.8%, respectively, correlating with concentrations. Years lived disability dropped from 242.7 170.4 years per 105 capita 2020 Mitigation strategies, green infrastructure, industrial regulation, improved urban planning, are needed reduce health risks this highly polluted region.

Language: Английский

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Long-term perspectives on land-use changes and air pollution policies in Iran: A comparative analysis of regional and global patterns in atmospheric PM2.5 DOI
Robabeh Yousefi, Fang Wang, Abdallah Shaheen

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Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 375, P. 124346 - 124346

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Dynamic Evaluation of Air Pollution in Ahvaz: Source Apportionment, SWOT-AHP Analysis, and Innovative Control Strategies DOI Creative Commons
Faezeh Jahedi,

Neamatollah Jaafarzadeh Haghighi Fard,

Ahmadreza Lahijanzadeh

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Abstract Background: Air pollution significantly impacts global health, contributing to approximately 3.7 million premature deaths annually. Ahvaz, as one of the most polluted cities in world, experiences severe air due urbanization, industrial expansion, and transportation. This study aims identify sources, evaluate their impact through a hybrid SWOT-AHP analysis, propose innovative quality management strategies based on best practices. Methods: A combination emission inventory geographic information system (GIS) mapping, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach was applied assess key sources. SWOT analysis integrated with Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) prioritize effective interventions for improvement. Comparative conducted such Beijing, New Delhi, Los Angeles benchmark control measures. Results: Nitrogen oxides (NOx) were identified emitted pollutants central reaching 392 tons Other major included carbon monoxide (CO) (89 tons/year), suspended particles (87 hydrocarbons (34 tons/year). The Ramin Power Plant accounted 54% SO2 emissions, while oil industries contributed 82% total pollutants. ranked "Implementing an advanced monitoring smart traffic management" strategy. Benchmarking other revealed that implementing low-emission zones transitioning cleaner fuels reduced levels. AHP prioritized Smart Monitoring System (46.7%) - approach, emphasizing real-time tracking optimization. next Clean Fuel Transition (27.7%) Reducing emissions by shifting vehicles fuels. Low-Emission Zones (16.0%) Establishing restricted vehicular pollution.and Urban Green Infrastructure (9.5%) Expanding green spaces enhance quality. Conclusion: Strategic investments technologies, combined policy emissions-based congestion pricing infrastructure are crucial mitigating Ahvaz. framework provided structured prioritizing actionable environmental feasibility effectiveness.

Language: Английский

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Wetland shrinking and dust pollution in Khuzestan Iran: insights from sentinel-5 and MODIS satellites DOI Creative Commons
A. Yousefi Kebriya, Mehdi Nadi, Ehsan Afaridegan

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: April 20, 2025

Dust pollution is a major environmental issue that threatens public health and ecosystems. This study investigates the relationship between wetland area reduction intensification of dust in southwestern Iran, utilizing satellite data from Landsat, Sentinel-5, MODIS (2010-2022). High-resolution imagery Google Earth Engine (GEE) was used to extract event frequency data, while Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) Absorbing Index (AAI) were employed monitor levels. Normalized Difference Water (NDWI) analysis revealed Hoor Al-Azim Shadegan wetlands experienced their driest conditions 2010, 2011, 2021, 2022. A strong inverse correlation observed frequency, with coefficients - 0.85 for 0.90 Shadegan. When dropped below 60 km2, events increased 20-35 occurrences. Similarly, Shadegan, exceeded 20 when fell 100 km2. Wind rose indicated prevailing northeast northwest winds, combined dry northern parts significantly contribute formation. Furthermore, established clear number polluted days both PM10 PM2.5. For each 1 km2 decrease area, by 0.03, explaining 56% variation, PM2.5 0.05, accounting 64%. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) further demonstrated changes explain 87.5% 90.1% variance levels, respectively. These findings highlight critical role preservation mitigating improving air quality.

Language: Английский

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Dust transport pathways from the Mesopotamian Marshes DOI Creative Commons
Hesam Salmabadi, Mohsen Saeedi, Michael Notaro

et al.

Aeolian Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 73, P. 100975 - 100975

Published: April 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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