Atmospheric or wind-borne fugitive Road dust, known as aeolian Road dust, comes from arid and dry regions where high velocity winds are able to remove mostly silt-sized material, deflating susceptible surfaces.
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10 Facts About Road dust
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One-third of the global land area is covered by Road dust-producing surfaces, made up of hyper-arid regions like the Sahara which covers 0.
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In Iran, the Road dust is already affecting more than 5 million people directly, and has emerged as a serious government issue in recent years.
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Road dust is a significant contributor to the generation and release of particulates into the atmosphere.
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Control of road dust is a significant challenge in urban areas, and in other locations with high levels of vehicular traffic upon unsealed roads, such as mines and landfills.
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Coal Road dust is responsible for the respiratory disease known as pneumoconiosis, including Coalworker's pneumoconiosis disease that occurs among coal miners.
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The danger of coal Road dust resulted in environmental law regulating workplace air quality in some jurisdictions.
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Cosmic Road dust is widely present in outer space, where gas and Road dust clouds are the primary precursors for planetary systems.
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Interstellar Road dust is found between the stars, and high concentrations produce diffuse nebulae and reflection nebulae.
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House Road dust mites did not become a problem until humans began to use textiles, such as western style blankets and clothing.
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