The cryosphere is the term used to describe the frozen areas of the Earth, including all forms
of snow and ice, which are primarily influenced by anthropogenic pollutants through …

Commonly known as the Asian Water Tower, glaciers in the Tibetan Plateau (TP) and its
surrounding regions are vital to the regional water cycle and water resources in the …

This study highlights the occurrence of atmospheric rivers (ARs) over northwest Africa
towards Europe, which were accompanied by intense episodes of Saharan dust transport all …

Abstract Purpose of Review Highlight significant developments that have recently been
made to enhance our understanding of how snow responds to climate forcing and the role …

In late March 2018, a large part of the Eastern Mediterranean experienced an extraordinary
episode of African dust, one of the most intense in recent years, here referred to as the …

Previous studies have shown that Saharan dust can be transported thousands of miles,
affecting regional climates, environments, and ecosystems. However, research on the long …

Several billion tonnes of mineral dust is emitted, and transported through winds every year
from arid-semiarid areas. North African dust hot spots located in the Sahara are responsible …

Melting snowfields in polar and alpine regions often exhibit a red and orange colouration
caused by microalgae. The diversity of these organisms is still poorly understood. We …

Low concentrations of pollutants may already be associated with significant health effects.
An accurate assessment of individual exposure to pollutants therefore requires measuring …

Tropical glaciers are extremely sensitive to changes of climate variables. Their response to
climate change is complex and depends on multiple mechanisms affecting their mass and …