This map shows the annual average (in metric tons) of mercury released by fires from 2002 to 2006 for every state except Hawaii, based on 2007 research by NCAR scientists.
Mercury emissions from fires (DI01889) Illustration by Steve Deyo
2007-10-17
Steve Deyo
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
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