FACTORS AFFECTING DUST FORMATION IN INDUSTRIAL ZONE AT AL-NAJAF AL-ASHRAF CITY

Abstract

This paper aims at revealing the effect of the Climatic characteristics on the dust formation in Al-Najaf City through defining the relationships between the Climatic features and anthropogenic activities. The study revealed the climatic factors in the area of study as temperature, humidity ,rain ,and wind and analyzed their effects on dust concentration at industrial zone in order to determine the environmental impacts for the area of study. The analysis showed the great effect of climate and human activities on dust precipitating on the area of study. Finally, the conclusions and recommendations which help the reducing of the risks of this important problem were presented.