Articles | Volume 16, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-16-1073-2023
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-16-1073-2023
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02 Mar 2023
Research article |  | 02 Mar 2023

Systematic analysis of virga and its impact on surface particulate matter observations

Nakul N. Karle, Ricardo K. Sakai, Rosa M. Fitzgerald, Charles Ichoku, Fernando Mercado, and William R. Stockwell

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Extensive virga research is uncommon, even though it is a common phenomenon. A systematic method was developed to characterize virga using available datasets. In total, 50 virga events were observed, appearing only during a specific time of the year, revealing a seasonal pattern. These virga events were identified and classified, and their impact on surface PM measurements was investigated. A more detailed examination of the selected events reveals that virga impacts regional air quality.