THE SPATIOTEMPORAL FEATURES OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOGS, HAZE, AND MIST IN THE IRKUTSK REGION IN THE MODERN CLIMATIC PERIOD
Journal: Географический вестник = Geographical bulletin
Year: 2025

The modern climate of the Irkutsk region is characterized by high rates of change and high spatiotemporal heterogeneity. The least studied are the characteristics of atmospheric phenomena that affect the economic andsocial development of the region. Fogs, haze, and mist are among the hazardous weather phenomena that impair visibilityand are often accompanied by increased levels of air pollution. Fogs significantly complicate the takeoff and landing ofaircraft and hinder the operation of other ty