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Causes and Effects of Sand and Dust Storms: What Has Past Research Taught Us? A Survey

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  • Christian Opp

    (Faculty of Geography, Philipps-Universität Marburg, D-35032 Marburg, Germany)

  • Michael Groll

    (Department of Foreign Affairs, Philipps-Universität Marburg, D-35032 Marburg, Germany)

  • Hamidreza Abbasi

    (Research Institute Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research Education and Extension (AREEO) Iran, Tehran 13165-118, Iran)

  • Mansour Ahmadi Foroushani

    (Faculty of Geography, Philipps-Universität Marburg, D-35032 Marburg, Germany)

Abstract

Barren ground and sites with low coverage by vegetation (e.g., dunes, soil surfaces, dry lakes, and riverbeds) are the main source areas of sand and dust storms (SDS). The understanding of causes, processes (abrasion, deflation, transport, deposition), and influencing factors of sandy and dusty particles moving by wind both in the boundary layer and in the atmosphere are basic prerequisites to distinguish between SDS. Dust transport in the atmosphere modulates radiation, ocean surface temperature, climate, as well as snow and ice cover. The effects of airborne particles on land are varied and can cause advantages and disadvantages, both in source areas and in sink or deposition areas, with disturbances of natural environments and anthropogenic infrastructure. Particulate matter in general and SDS specifically can cause severe health problems in human respiratory and other organs, especially in children. Economic impacts can be equally devastating, but the costs related to SDS are not thoroughly studied. The available data show huge economic damages caused by SDS and by the mitigation of their effects. Management of SDS-related hazards utilizes remote sensing techniques, on-site observations, and protective measures. Integrated strategies are necessary during both the planning and monitoring of these measures. Such integrated strategies can be successful when they are developed and implemented in close cooperation with the local and regional population and stakeholders.

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  • Christian Opp & Michael Groll & Hamidreza Abbasi & Mansour Ahmadi Foroushani, 2021. "Causes and Effects of Sand and Dust Storms: What Has Past Research Taught Us? A Survey," JRFM, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-25, July.
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