"International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment"

Author(s): Karrar AH Arab

Abstract: The increasing problem of air pollution, along with the problem of lack of rainfall, the increase in the area of the dry and desertified area, and the fragmentation of soil, contribute greatly to increasing concern about the environmental damage resulting from these problems. This study aims examine dustfall in four sites from Najaf province for eleven months, starting in February and ending in December 2021. The direct traditional method using aluminium-collector plate was used to collect falling dust. The results of quantitative analysis of falling dust rates showed that falling dust rates for the study sites during the study period ranged between (110.14 - 1952.95) mg/m²/day. The dustfall rate values exceeded the permissible limits set by Australian and Malaysian standards in all the study areas throughout the study period, except two data points. The results also showed a spatial and temporal change in the values of falling dust rates. Falling dust rates indicate the presence of processes or activities that emit high levels of dust. Therefore, these operations or activities should be identified and stopped, and legal action should be taken to prevent these activities from occurring.

DOI: 10.22271/27067483.2024.v6.i1e.239

Pages: 351-355 | Views: 51 | Downloads: 20

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