Analysis of Air Pollution in the Orontes River Basin in the Context of the Armed Conflict in Syria (2019–2024) Using Remote Sensing Data and Geoinformation Technologies
Journal: Atmosphere
Year: 2026

Rapid urbanization and anthropogenic activities have led to a significant deterioration of air quality, adversely affecting human health and ecosystems. The study of transboundary river basins, where air pollution is exacerbated by political and socio-economic factors, is of particular relevance. This paper presents the results of an analysis of the spatiotemporal distribution of pollutants (Aerosol Index (AI), Methane (CH4), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Formaldehyde (HCHO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Ozo