Sulfur emissions to the atmosphere from natural sources

Emissions of sulfur gases from both natural and anthropogenic sources strongly influence the chemistry of the atmosphere. To assess the relative importance of these sources we have combined the measurements of sulfur gases and fluxes during the past decade to create a global emission inventory. The...

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Published in:Journal of atmospheric chemistry 1992-04, Vol.14 (1-4), p.315-337
Main Authors: BATES, T. S, LAMB, B. K, GUENTHER, A, DIGNON, J, STOIBER, R. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical composition and interactions. Ionic interactions and processes
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Meteorology
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Summary:Emissions of sulfur gases from both natural and anthropogenic sources strongly influence the chemistry of the atmosphere. To assess the relative importance of these sources we have combined the measurements of sulfur gases and fluxes during the past decade to create a global emission inventory. The inventory, which is divided into 12 latitude belts, takes into account the seasonal dependence of sulfur emissions from biogenic sources. The total emissions of sulfur gases from natural sources are approximately 0.79 Tmol S/a. These emissions are 16% of the total sulfur emissions in the Northern Hemisphere and 58% in the Southern Hemisphere. The inventory clearly shows the impact of anthropogenic sulfur emissions in the region between 35 degrees and 50 degrees N.
ISSN:0167-7764
1573-0662
DOI:10.1007/BF00115242