(c) a continuous outwash
of dust from the land into the fiord by rain water and melt water;
and (d) a relative high sampling height of the Bergerhoff sampler
(1.8 m). Consequently, the bulk dust deposition measured using
the Bergerhoff samplers is considered near-equal to the dispersion
from the mining area; and (3) dust deposition during the 7-months
winter period when a snow cover is present is not considered measured
using the lichen transplantation method as particles accumulated
in the snow pack are most likely quickly flushed away
during snow melt. Further studies are needed to assess the dust
dispersion in the area during the winter period. However, the dispersion
of dust is considered significantly lower during the winter
period than during summer as snow and ice will likely cover most
of the potential dust sources.