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Journal of Desert Research ›› 2022, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (2): 113-120.DOI: 10.7522/j.issn.1000-694X.2021.00130

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Temporal-spatial distribution of sand dust intensity during 1960-2020 in Liaoning

Ming Zhao1(), Chunxiao Zhou1, Chong Li2, Shuo Liu1, Hujia Zhao3()   

  1. 1.Liaoning Meteorological Observatory,Shenyang 110166,China
    2.Shenyang Meteorological Observatory,Shenyang 110166,China
    3.Institute of Atmospheric Environment,China Meteorological Administration,Shenyang 110166,China
  • Received:2021-08-10 Revised:2021-09-30 Online:2022-03-20 Published:2022-03-30
  • Contact: Hujia Zhao

Abstract:

Based on the surface observation data from 56 meteorological stations during 1960-2020 in Liaoning, the sand dust intensity index is used to analyze the dust weather of Liaoning. Applying regression equation, Mann-Kendall Test and correlation analysis, the paper investigate the spatial and temporal distribution of dust weather. The results indicate that the main dust weather affecting Liaoning is blowing dust, followed by floating dust and sand storms. The main dust weather is floating dust in the southeast and south part, while the other area is floating dust. The sand dust intensity in Liaoning has decreased significantly, especially since 2010. The strongest period is 1960-1979. The mutation occurred in 1988. The strongest monthly average sand dust intensity is in April. The high value areas of the sand dust intensity are in the northwest part in higher altitudes, with the fastest decrease, while the low value areas are in the southeast part in low altitudes. The intensity of sand dust is the strongest in spring, with the fastest decrease rate. The intensity of sand dust at Benxi has an increase rate in autumn, while other stations show a decreasing rate in all seasons. The decrease of the wind speed and the gale days, and the rise of the minimum temperature are the main reasons for the weakening of dust intensity in Liaoning.

Key words: dust weather, sand dust intensity index, temporal-spatial evolution, meteorological factors, Liaoning

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