Asian dust Aerosolpedia (from the Japan Association of Aerosol Science and Technology)

The Japan Association of Aerosol Science and Technology has sent out information on Aerosolpedia. The annual deposition of Asian dust in western Japan is reported to be 10 g m-2. This is quite a large amount because of its proximity to the Chinese continent. In the open ocean area of the Pacific Ocean, the amount may be about one-tenth of that. Also note that this is an annual deposition amount.