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Conceptual diagram of nitrogen deposition

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Nitrogen in the form of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ammonium (NH4) is carried by the wind and deposited in high-elevation areas. The extra nitrogen can act as a fertilizer, causing unnatural changes to plants, animals, and water and soil chemistry in sensitive alpine ecosystems.

 

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