Table 1 Availabilities of PM2.5, PM5, PM10 and PM50 (Tg) generated in one heavy dust event in the Qaidam Basin, Ala Shan Plateau and Tarim Basin.

From: Modern dust aerosol availability in northwestern China

Region

PM2.5

PM5

PM10

PM50

Qaidam Basin

0.663

1.188

1.827

4.383

Alashan Plateau

2.723

5.177

7.545

10.647

Tarim Basin

1.337

3.407

6.533

19.301

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