Mineralogy and geochemistry of Asian dust: Dependence on migration path, fractionation, and reactions with polluted air

Abstract. Mineralogical and geochemical data are essential for estimating the effects of long-range transport of Asian dust on the atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, and pedosphere. However, consistent long-term data sets of dust samples are rare. This study analyzed 25 samples collected during 14 Asian dust events occurring between 2005 and 2018 on the Korean Peninsula, and compares them to 34 soil samples (