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Articles | Volume 20, issue 8
Articles | Volume 20, issue 8
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-4681-2020
© Author(s) 2020. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-4681-2020
© Author(s) 2020. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 20, issue 8
Research article
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21 Apr 2020
Research article |  | 21 Apr 2020

Soccer games and record-breaking PM2.5 pollution events in Santiago, Chile

Rémy Lapere, Laurent Menut, Sylvain Mailler, and Nicolás Huneeus

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Based on measurements and modeling, this study shows that recent record-breaking peak events of fine particles in Santiago, Chile, can be traced back to massive barbecue cooking by its inhabitants during international soccer games. Decontamination plans in Santiago focus on decreasing emissions of pollutants from traffic, industry, and residential heating. This study implies that cultural habits such as barbecue cooking also need to be taken into account.
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