CONTRIBUTION FROM LONG RANGE ATMOSPHERIC TRANSPORT TO THE DEPOSITION OF TRACE METALS IN SOUTHERN SCANDINAVIA.

Abstract

The contribution of long-range atmospheric transport to the deposition of trace metals in Southern Scandinavia was quantified to assess the "background" component relative to other air pollution sources. The results, which reflect the situation about 1980, are presented as isopleths for each element and are based on wet deposition data from precipitation analyses and relative deposition data from moss analyses. The elements considered are V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Cd, Sb and Pb.