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[andrewchon]

My neighbour and I in disagreement over yesterday's yellow dust fallout.
I say they are pollens or something from from flowers.
He says they are pollution from Chinese Evil Empire.

Anyone have facts on this matter?

[drydell]

If hazy check http://www.airkorea.or.kr/ - it's not always the yellow dust - you're right that there has also been loads of yellow pollen dust recently as well..

[le-paul]

ive been doing a little test.
i think sometimes, earlier in the yearit is made up of silicon and other crap.
then , later (now), it seems to be pollen mostly.

i think yre both right

[njp6]

It's pollen. This happens every year and my allergies go crazy. Also, look at this http://www.korea.amedd.army.mil/webapp/yellowSand/Default.asp Tell your neighbor sorry, can't blame China for Korea's tree pollen.

[andrewchon]

Yes, they are pollen from Korean pine trees. Although pines are not strictly flowering plants, they are still called pollen.

[Swampfox10mm]

1/2 pill of Zyrtec helps me keep it under control. Tis bad now, though.

[maximmm]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Dust#Composition