Why Is Türkiye Constantly Exposed to Dust Storms?

When you stick your head out and look, Even if the weather is sunny, you may see a slightly misty sky.

The reason for this, as we mentioned, is usually dust storms. But don’t worry, We are not the only ones experiencing this situation. Almost all European countries are like this these days.

There has been a noticeable decrease in air quality in our country recently.

According to data from the National Air Quality Monitoring Network, in various regions Particulate matter rates caused by dust transport increase was detected.

50 micrograms per cubic meter, the safe limit set by the World Health Organization, is in many cities. It rose to the intermediate level, rising between 50 and 100 micrograms.

Prof. from Boğaziçi University. Dr. Murat Türkeş attributes this situation to atmospheric events.

Especially strong surface winds, North Africa carries dust from the Sahara Desert and the Middle East it states.

According to Türkeş mid-latitude and low pressure systems, triggering storms This causes dust to move. As of now, dust transport is observed over the Balkans and Western Anatolia. These powders both in the form of dry deposits and rain It can land on the ground with it.

Under the effects of climate change, sand and dust storms are increasing in the Middle East and Southwest Asia.

Prof. Dr. Türkeş, the effects of global warming in the future Turkey’s western and southern regions predicts that it may be more affected by such events.

This situation, With the intensification of drought and heat waves in the region It may get worse. So it is possible that we will see more dust storms in the future. In this process to wear a mask There is a great deal of benefit.

However, it is not easy to explain the visible increase in these storms.

Recent studies by the United Nations show that global At least 25 percent of dust emissions come from human activities reveals.

agricultural practices, water use, land management, deforestation In addition to urbanization and urbanization, the climate change we mentioned also affects it greatly.

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