Illimani (IMAGE)

Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS)

Illimani

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The iconic mountain Illimani (6439m asl) in Bolivia. Soot from road traffic in emerging countries can reach high altitudes, where it can be transported over long distances and thus contributes to global warming.

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Ever Veimar Huanca Lucero

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