Sources
Most variability is seen in the trace
gases.
• Biological O2 21%
photosynthesis
CO2 390 ppm respiration
eg Forest: CO2 night floor 10 ppm ,
day canopy 25 ppm ¯
CH4 microbes, ruminants
• Geochemical
SO2, HCl Volcanoes
CO2, CO Forest fires
CO, (CH3)2S = DMS
Oceans
NOx
Lightning
• Human CO2 Fossil fuel consumption
CO,
SO2