Hidden in snow: Selected aspects of chemical composition of an urban snow cover (Kielce, SE Poland)
Mirosław Szwed,
Rafał Kozłowski,
Zuzanna Śliwa
et al.
Abstract:Snow cover is a valuable source of information about air quality. It enables detection of dust and other air pollutants which have been accumulated throughout the period since the snow cover was formed. Research conducted in Kielce confirms multidirectional human pressure from local and regional emission sources. Combustion of fuels resulted in lower pH and increased EC, SO4 and NO3 concentrations in the southern and northern parts of the city. Elevated concentrations of Cl and Na indicate the effect of transp… Show more
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