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    Gaseous HCl at a remote tropical continental site

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    Eugenio Sanhueza ,

    IVIC, Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory, VE
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    Angel Garaboto

    IVIC, Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory, VE
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    Abstract

    Hydrochloric acid was measured in Parupa (5°41′N; 61°33′W), Canaima National Park, a pristine region located in the southern part of Venezuela, during January and September 2000. During both periods the HCl concentration was quite variable, with relatively higher levels during September and an overall median value of 37 pptv. An analysis of possible sources suggests that the photo-oxidation of chlorocarbons should be a significant source of HCl at the Parupa site.

    How to Cite: Sanhueza, E. and Garaboto, A., 2002. Gaseous HCl at a remote tropical continental site. Tellus B: Chemical and Physical Meteorology, 54(4), pp.412–415. DOI: http://doi.org/10.3402/tellusb.v54i4.16675
      Published on 01 Jan 2002
    Peer Reviewed
     CC BY 4.0
     Accepted on 18 Jun 2002            Submitted on 20 Aug 2001

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