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Air quality

Region/CountryDescription
USA meteorological situation in which there is a major buildup of air pollution in the atmosphere. This usually occurs when the same air mass is parked over the same area for several days. During this time, the light winds cannot "cleanse" the buildup of smoke, dust, gases, and other industrial air pollution.
CAAir Quality Advisory is issued when air quality is expected to be poor.
EUAir quality is low, e.g. due to air stagnation.