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Specialists, Department of Fisheries and Second Revised Edition. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 330 null] /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 312 null] Mortality was attributed to acid stress, acidosis of the blood, erosion of the epidermal layers, sodium ion influx inhibition and ionoregulatory system failure. 19 0 obj From the findings, it showed that acid rain occurred during the southwest monsoon season with the range of pH values from 4.95 ± 0.13 to 6.40 ± 0.03 and the total average of pH 5.71 ± 0.32. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null null null] ���+�"�����NL݋� ����M��EZr��$z��:O�$Ƌ�S�E-=�m*�Z��k̍����G,x�^/t[��YZf�t�����-3�3���~�E�"TA�/�X�r��G�E ��i�n��e�aJ=,��'5�+N"�t�:��CX�KP��p�;I?R��EA�ʀ�xc����V�I���J:�X�}j��;���,�I��)�'�S�߰��A;p'�7�!b�I�:qo��C�'����Co�W\���Q��q>2�f[Q�?a�>��;����6�����ץ��Jy��8Ȟ�h��C��#��Q؃�;���@��*^4�{0�i�6����ksA��ѫ� A4];���Tu��b�=�'�m Shan Zhong 1, Zengxian Wei 1,2, Lishan Zhang 1, Yongshan Li 2 and Juan Du 2. Trends (2014), US EPA, retrieved on (Source : 'Trends', 2014). 37 0 obj << >> Encyclopedia Britannica, Acid rain pollution, retrieved on 18. 7 0 obj 35 0 obj from a fish farm) in order to prevent metabolic stress and for the survival of the species in culture. retrieved on 18.04.2015 from Figure 2 shows the variation of acid rain seasons in Guilin during 2011-2015. This condition will aggravate with high acidic particles in the atmosphere due to the prolonged drought. Ground level Ozone US EPA (2014) Health Thomas J. Butler (2014) Encyclopedia We also address potential risk-bearing and judgment-proof costs associated with our proposal and explain how both problems can be solved. major vegetable plants in India, Reports and All figure content in this area was uploaded by Sivakumaran Sivaramanan. >> >> Four hundred fifty O. niloticus of different life stages of fingerlings, juveniles and adults were stocked in the different acidic pHs in triplicates for 14 days. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 431 null] Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, author took about two continuous years of data collection, gathering, writing and compiling in order to bring up to date information together here. << Forms of Acid Rain. << Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech pp. << The analysed parameters which involved pH, anions (NO3-, SO42- and Cl-) and cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ and K+) were analysed using pH meter, Hach DR 2800, argentometric method and ICP-OES. endobj << endobj Acid rain occurs when these gases react in the atmosphere with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form various acidic compounds sunlight increases the rate of most of these reactions the result is a mild solution of sulfuric acid and nitric acid This paper provide information about types of Under our approach, regulators would instead randomly select one of the firm's sources of risk, Environmental problems are increasing along with human evolution and population. endobj >> Atmospheric pollutants, particularly oxides of sulphur and nitrogen, can cause precipitation to become more acidic when converted to sulphuric and nitric acids, hence the term acid rain. To demonstrate these benefits, we apply SOS to the EPA's monitoring of compliance with Clean Air Act regulations. endobj The highest frequency of acid rain … Samples of rain, snow, cloud water, aerosols and soil were collected in Colorado to study the mechanisms of acid rain formation. Extension Specialists, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 852 null] endobj This user-friendly volume is an essential book for students and all who are concerned with the nature of contemporary environmental issues. Create a Board Game to facilitate school children learning Environmental Science, An Examination of Interconnected Nature of Man-made Environmental Problems, ACID RAIN, CAUSES, EFFECTS AND CONTROL STRATEGIES, OZONE DEPLETION CAUSES, EFFECTS, CONTROLLING PROGRAMMES AND ITS RECOVERY, A new model of administrative enforcement. The sulphuric acid and nitric acid are the main causes of acid rain. ACID RAIN forms when clean rain comes into contact with pollutants in the air, like SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2), CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), and NITROGEN OXIDES (NOX). In overall, rural area recorded with higher acidity of precipitation at total average of pH 5.54 ± 0.39 compared to urban area at pH 5.77 ± 0.26. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 579 null] << It can be seen from Figure 2 that there is a significant seasonal variation in acid rain occurrence in Guilin. Even if we completely stopped acid rain today, it would take decades for its harmful effects to … CHAPTER 13. /Filter /FlateDecode /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 864 null] Acid rain occurs when these gases react in the atmosphere with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form various acidic compounds sunlight increases the rate of most of these reactions the result is a mild solution of sulfuric acid and nitric acid This paper provide information about types of /Creator (FrameMaker xm5.5P4f) /Producer (Acrobat Distiller Command 3.01 for AIX 4.1.1 and later \(RS6000\)) However, AQI constitutes an effective method to estimate air pollution levels and risks, but more considerations should be taken such as long-term exposure and external parameters that can influence the dispersion of pollutants. http://www.epa.gov/groundlevelozone/hea a) Branches of trees in Germanys Black forest showed needle lose and yellowed boughs (branch on left) b) Affected trees in the Great Smoky Mountains (Source: Butler, 2014). >> Printed copies are available for free through the Acid Rain Hotline (202-343-9620). << Britannica, Acid rain pollution, retrieved on The climatic characteristics and formation mechanism of acid rain in Guilin, China. a) A signpost in Nova Scotia, Canada proclaims effects of acid rain on salmon fishery (source: 'Water Encyclopedia', 2015) b) fish kill due to acidification of river ('Juliana Muna', n.d.) Adapted from 'Effects of Acid rain' US EPA (2012). Instead of the negatively charged plate, we can also use chemical methods, ... Calcium present in the lime acts as sustenance for the primary production in an aquatic system. 3 0 obj Shan Zhong 1, Zengxian Wei 1,2, Lishan Zhang 1, Yongshan Li 2 and Juan Du 2. << retrieved on 18.04.2015 from Since the prolonged, severe smog that blanketed many Chinese cities in first months of 2013, living in smog has become "normal" to most people living in mainland China. << The enzyme ATP synthase is the key in photosynthetic energy conversion, and thus, it affects plant photosynthesis. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 806 null] Using first-principles simulations, we show that HOSO displays an unforeseen strong acidity (pKa = −1) comparable with that of nitric acid and is fully dissociated at the air–water interface. endobj Often called acid rain as this concept contains many types of acidic precipitation. << endobj << Acid Rale Effects Research—-A Status Report Allen S. Lefohn A.S.L. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 179 null] This act charged the Task Force with studying the sources and effects of acid rain in Connecticut. >> This method, which we call single-outcome sampling ("SOS"), replicates or improves deterrence generated by the current source-by-source enforcement model, but at a fraction of the cost. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 637 null] To guarantee that each soil core is saturated by acid rain or tap water, 5 L of acid rain solution or tap water �ZSa�U3X��U����&�4u�d�Xj�h��u���L��-�"�y=�ѐ[���*��a#�ɩN,9���I����Vў�"@��N�=N� b}�iC�C���.�6�zw'M��e���nG���A��I�G�+i!ljd2�s5�lG:�#5>�I 16 0 obj General Assembly created an Acid Rain Task Force with the passage of Special Act 81-44 "An Act Concern- ing the Study of Acid Rain." << endobj endobj %���� Mobile substrate layers fill up coarse sediments and even pools with consequences for the habitat suitability of the interstices. acid rain. >> Wet Deposition: This is the most common form of acid rain. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 418 null] /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 345 null] This paper aims to find the causes of the current severe air quality and explore the possible solutions by reviewing the current literature, and by comparing China's air pollution regulations to that of the post London Killer Smog of 1952, in the United Kingdom (UK). Using first-principles simulations, we show that HOSO displays an unforeseen strong acidity (pKa = −1) comparable with that of nitric acid and is fully dissociated at the air–water interface. >> Acidification of the water bodies (lake/ponds) affects aquatic flora and fauna adversely. endobj lth.html. << endobj /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 385 null] Acid rain is one of the major environmental threats since 19th century. %PDF-1.2 deter-mine the firm's liability at that source, and apply that outcome perforce as determinative of liability at all of the sources. << << >> Concentrated sulphuric acid was used for the acidification. http://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/acidrain/ The concise, introductory text presents a review of current environmental issues using a geographical approach that stresses the interrelationships between environment and societies. Central Environmental Authority (Sri Lanka). 8 0 obj << Identifying the various kinds of beach trash, categorization of sources and their distribution. Purpose. They may also precipitate in other forms such as sleet, snow, hail, or even fog. Keywords: Acid rain; Mechanisms; Environments Introduction Acid rain is a broad term used to describe several ways that acids fall out of the atmosphere. ACID RAIN AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: A REVIEW, Rainwater chemistry of acid precipitation occurrences due to long-range transboundary haze pollution and prolonged drought events during southwest monsoon season: climate change driven, Coarse sand as a specific problem for aquatic ecosystems in granite-dominated landscapes, Tolerance level of different life stages of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) to low pH and acidified waters, Examination of Air Quality Indexes (AQIs) Role in Urban Air Quality Assessment, Origeny migración: el papel de los isótopos de estroncio. 32 0 obj rain level on different pH-levels on some Rural area surprisingly recorded higher frequency occurrences of acid rain with pH lesser than 5.6 and below compared to urban area. After 1987 Montreal protocol significant efforts are. >> endobj >> ISBN: 81-219-1654-2. 2 0 obj Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Volume 186, Issue 3 The acids like H 2 SO 4, HNO 3, HCl, H 2 CO 3 get mixed with rain water and fall down on the earth in the form of acid rain. Acid rain is a dangerous ecological factor, which strongly influences the decreasing of forest ecosystem productivity and reproduction. Tackling the current air pollution has become crucial to China's long-term economic and social sustainable development. 36 0 obj 18 0 obj /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 495 null] The acidic deposition takes place in two ways: wet, and dry. 41 0 obj Significant reduction in the SO2, NOx emission and deposition of acid have been occurred via the active implementation of Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), Acid Rain Program (ARP) and NOx budget training program(NBP). For the culture of the species, the pH of the water should be regularly checked for acidity, and the fish should be reared at optimal pH similar or better than the one in which the fish were brought (i.e. When the pollutants are vented into the atmosphere by tall smoke stakes, molecules of SO2 and NOx are caught up in the prevailing winds, where they interact in the presence of sunlight with vapours to … opinion, 2(4), 38-40. One hundred percent, 44%, 22% and 12% juvenile mortalities were noted in pH 3, 4, 5, and 6, respectively. As for public health and safety, all rainwater samples during the acid rain event were found exceeded the allowable limits of NWQS and WHO standards, that shown not suitable for skin contact, recreational purposes even for drinking purposes. college classes. Mortalities, behavioural responses and morphological abnormalities recorded in O. niloticus were due to the toxic effect of the acid on the body physiology. Acid rain is one of the major environmental threats since 19th century. endobj /I << For more information on the pH scale and the causes and chemistry of acid rain, please view the PowerPoint slideshow titled Acid Rain 101, or use one of the resources listed in Appendix B. endobj Company Ltd, New Delhi. All rights reserved. << >> People burn fossil fuels such as coal and oil to make electricity. The climatic characteristics and formation mechanism of acid rain in Guilin, China. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 820 null] The text also contains discussion points, annotated further reading and an extensive glossary. 39 0 obj HIS Essay proposes a new method of monitoring regulatory com-pliance by a firm that operates multiple sources of risk, such as air polluting smokestacks. endobj Little attention was paid to his US national composite means of average SO2 annual mean ambient concentration has been declined by 85% in the period between 1980 and 2012. made mainly by UNEP, WMO and WHO to reduce the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone depleting substances (ODS), protocol established an international time frame on reducing the use of ODS. Content available from Sivakumaran Sivaramanan: All content in this area was uploaded by Sivakumaran Sivaramanan on Apr 24, 2015, Environmental Officer, Environmental Impact Assessme, Central Environmental Authority, Battaram, natural surface effects of deposition about, reaching water bodies are airborne and, pH encourages the growth of acid tolerant, increases the chances of survival of, increase turbidity and cloudiness of the. Acidification or acid rain in freshwater ecosystem is increasing especially in developing countries due to modernization, urbanization and population increase. endobj Arti Verma, Ashish Tewari and Abdullah 26 0 obj The results proved that air quality in the city is classified from satisfying to good, with a slight variation caused by the meteorological conditions, the demographic growth, and the industrial transition. Thus, the present review focuses on the causes, impacts and possible solution for the acid rain. Acid rain can directly or indirectly affect plant physiological functions, especially photosynthesis. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 621 null] Acid Rain • The problem – Regional atmospheric problem – Lakes, forests, and structures affected • Mechanism – Acid-base chemistry • Solution – 1852 first noted – 1980 Data collection: NAPAP – … Information is presented in a refreshing manner utilising over 170 figures and 50 photographs. << General Assembly created an Acid Rain Task Force with the passage of Special Act 81-44 "An Act Concern- ing the Study of Acid Rain." /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 652 null] >> Positively charged Sulphur particles are attracted by the negatively charged plate in electrostatic precipitators. << 420-254, 33 0 obj /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 370 null] << Acid rain can damage plants, animals, soil, water, building materials, and people. endobj >> This act charged the Task Force with studying the sources and effects of acid rain in Connecticut. Resent readings reviled the size of the ozone hole is now 9.3 million square miles in September, 2014 this is smaller than the past years where it was 11.5 million square miles in September, 2000 and complete recovery is expected by 2070. This book is a complete set of review articles briefed from various publications such as research papers, conference papers, books, journal articles, dissertations, lecture notes, awareness presentations, news articles, various e-books, websites, block posts, etc. ... Cases of acid deposition and acidification of most aquatic habitats have been documented (Baker et al., 1996; An impact of stimulated acid rain level on different pH-levels on some major vegetable plants in India. The expense of individually monitoring such sources may consume a large share of the agency's enforcement budget, undermining deterrence objectives. the map', New Scientist, 136 (1851): 6. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 593 null] program (NBP). In the past few years problems concerning both flood protection and aquatic ecology have increased markedly in most rivers of the Bohemian Massif, mostly due to a special type of 'fine sediment' stress. << Global boxed case studies are used throughout to highlight and explore issues in more detail. endobj >> Acid rain can directly or indirectly affect plant physiological functions, especially photosynthesis. >> To clarify the mechanism by which acid rain affects photosynthesis, we studied the … 18.04.2015 from Acid rain arises from the combustion of fossil fuels and the release of sulfur and nitrogen oxides in the air. Some governments have made efforts since the 1970s to reduce the release of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere with positive results. << Excessive loads of coarse sand or fine gravel, respectively, caused by various anthropogenic impacts, have lead to deposits that affect both the local flooding situation and the ecological conditions of entire river reaches. >> Air pollution is a major environmental problem that has a range of negative impacts including human health, damage to ecosystems, food crops and the built environment. << This paper reviews the 2012 progress report of US EPA (2013) and summarizes the issue in various environmental aspects. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 549 null] Fingerling mortalities were 100%, 96%, 70% and 42% in pH 3, 4, 5 and 6. >> This is due to the presence of acidic oxide emissions in the atmosphere from industries and vehicles. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 891 null] Acid rain is one of the important environmental threats and occurs due to the presence of certain acids in the atmosphere. study on acid rain. For more information on the pH scale and the causes and chemistry of acid rain, please view the PowerPoint slideshow titled Acid Rain 101, or use one of the resources listed in Appendix B. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 615 null] /Length 2368 This study evaluated tolerance levels of different life stages of Oreochromis niloticus to different acidic pH as it affects their survival, morphology and behaviour. >> in the formation of acid rain involves the interaction of SO2, NOx and O3. The enzyme ATP synthase is the key in photosynthetic energy conversion, and thus, it affects plant photosynthesis. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null null null] If there is further deterioration of PH levels below a certain low level, making it super acidic, the rain water simply comes to be called as acid rain. Acid rain is made up of highly acidic water droplets due to air emissions, most specifically the disproportionate levels of sulphur and nitrogen emitted by vehicles and manufacturing processes. Furthermore, China is such a country where acid rain is so sever in the southwest areas , , , , , that it is of great importance to understand the influence of acid rain on the durability of CA mortar systematically, which is also necessary to reveal the localized deterioration mechanism. << endobj The carbon dioxide and water present in atmospheric air combine together to form carbonic acid, thus the normal rain water itself is considered slightly acidic with low PH levels. You may wish to use the entire Acid Rain Revisited report or the summary as a resource for your students during your study of acid rain. and W. Asthana (2001). This paper reviews the 2012 progress report of US EPA (2013) and summarizes the issue in various environmental aspects. endobj MoleQla - ISSN 2173-0903, THE STUDY OF THE ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATIONS ACIDITY IN THE KYIV CITY DURING WINTER PERIOD, Tackling Air Pollution in China—What do We Learn from the Great Smog of 1950s in LONDON, Exploring Environmental Issues: An Integrated Approach. An effect of acid deposition on water bodies is the lowering of the pH, which affects fish species negatively. endobj Louis A. Helfrich, Richard J. Neves, and There are also assumptions concerning the role of the acid rain in the 1980s, having caused further negative influence on the erosion rate. S. Chand and 21 0 obj Interaction of acid rain with environmental components results in their degradation. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 298 null] /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 385 null] endobj 17 0 obj /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 528 null] >> >> /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 345 null] Second Revised Edition. If we go reverse in time, Industrial man made less destruction than modern man living with revolutionary technologies such as biotechnology, nanotech and nuclear power, agricultural man caused less effects to the nature than industrial man, similarly hunter gatherer societies did not make much adverse effects on the, Join ResearchGate to discover and stay up-to-date with the latest research from leading experts in, Access scientific knowledge from anywhere. Scientists have dis-covered that burning fossil fuels creates acid rain through air pollution. Asian brown cloud (2015), From Wikipedia, Great Smog (n.d.), retrieved from Wikipedia. 24 0 obj Characterization, Classification and Abundance of Beach Waste in Selected Locations of the Coastal Belt of Colombo District. << ... /education/teachersguide.pdf. /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 437 null] Environment: Problems and Solutions. 22 0 obj Scientists have dis-covered that burning fossil fuels creates acid rain through air pollution. endobj 28 0 obj You may wish to use the entire Acid Rain Revisited report or the summary as a resource for your students during your study of acid rain. pic/3761/acid-rain/299475/Chemistry-ofacid-deposition. >> o"n�������G�Io�ƣ[�h��ț.Al��4���Dg�M>L�e�h3"�)����CN����be=��L���˻�{O����yu�wy�����Oв-�R+G�ZEt�ˬ����D�uZ�x��640��h��G^�ݑ�v����^��U������WOy���r5�4N$#Ғ���_�E�x�Cq��Y/�z�fE������y��X��3�oV�?yB�җ�BW�Ӳ,V�����6M[i���|^T��y'�ٹ����j��)�qsE�]�N[u_�5 ��l���z!�t~�-oVOM^�*N:(�S�MãuU��J��y�m���3� � �KY���m�n=m[8���I�]����� �R���ε���K:f��I(������W��TTe5�YUm������x1-��"Z��������� ��f��u�ޔi�������e�=���כj��zų/U����[Ω���p�:R��z*����Nq:�Ĉ����bY�� �$^͠W�3�>��2��|�&q^t[2����z .l,�r��E��$F��n}V��j�f�� �y�jӺ����?7�S�=�APie�O���Z�Yoj�"� �K��ƭ�&Dӌm��nZgI�Y�mTu1g%��\�:#zd?o �TK�`Jd����8k�l��.g?�Ȝ����盫˿����w�_o�7�_�ۏ���������%-8����X�#E�T(|�K����޺γb]�i�I�P� H��WKw�H��W���׋�^x��؝N�q����KL�� �'�~�[!�$;3>G�����GIo>���W�͛�� Acid rain can damage plants, animals, soil, water, building materials, and people. ecosystem when compare to agrarian communities. �6��0LL.��pAqE��>��>�5�T>�j�+��ds�S&v�E�TY�"���ⵓ( �S��� 23 0 obj << �G���c; ^�/�/�Q֝�qx�/�@}B|�%c�i�(T���t}KH�Ab���L�sDos���&×ze�=`'T���6�mDa���C�EX��g�9��`N!����0�AG����-d��s�i��a����8��0"��7��TŨ��X`+�':RWEC& E��?��k;xs�i�����; �>�AƁ�W�wn}m`ܫ�ԥ��;�� !RVo�W� OQ�:ij#�@�c���Jc �^��F�6ȚB-}�&J�~���Ȝ{��v�� JbƷǟ�{��Qc-��m�8ӨH }�Q�)�R�m��9 ?�i�%�Q�QC��OY|�%fKZ����� �^�^? << >> Acid rain pollution in winter is more serious than in summer. This ultimately means burning less fossil fuels, which today remains the major form of power used throughout the world. 13 0 obj The study area is Veszprém city, one of the oldest urban areas in the west of Hungary, lies approximately 15 km of Balaton Lake. This book is recommended for environmentalists, research scientists, policy makers, environmental writers, teachers and students of all country. Hunt, P. (1992) 'Putting Asian acid rain on << Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulphur dioxide dioxide and nitrogen oxide, which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids. Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Volume 186, Issue 3 623.1 mm acid rain was applied to each soil core according to the annual average acid precipitation in the past five years (2011–2015) in Guangdong [39,40]. << endobj 38 0 obj >> college classes. /CreationDate (D:19990110193640) >> endobj >> In this investigation, our aim was to determine if acid rain affects soil microbial activity and to identify possible mechanisms of observed effects. These pollutants also contribute to the formation of fi ne particles (sulfates and nitrates) that are associated with signifi cant human health effects and regional haze. Wet deposition refers to acidic rain, fog, and snow. << >> cloud. 14 0 obj /D [1 0 R /XYZ null 351 null] >> These by-products react with the moisture in the air to produce sulfuric and nitric acids and in turn are returned to the earth by snow or rainfall. 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Gathered data and information of said resources are provided with appropriate citations, this is an elementary level attempt of bringing all major environmental threats such as exploitation of natural resources beyond its level of resilience, effects of dams, over consumption and damage on ecosystem, energy crisis, impacts of el-niño and la niña, global warming and climate change, malefic effects of agrochemicals, soil degradation, soil infertility and soil mining, water pollution, eutrophication, ground water contamination, effects of aquatic weeds, marine pollution, solid waste accumulation, problems of e-waste and plastics, effects of hazardous waste, heavy metals, air pollution, animal slaughtering, abuse and cruelty, biodiversity loss, human-animal conflicts, effects of invasive species, urban sprawl, deforestation, acid rain, destruction of coral reefs, ozone depletion, effects of genetic engineering and nano technology, noise and light pollution, manmade disasters in the environment such as chemical and nuclear explosions, oil spills, landslides due to intense mining, war and human population explosion, visual pollution and poverty, malnutrition and diseases are given in this book along with relevant mitigation measures and sustainable solutions. << The purposes of this research were to study the characteristics chemistry of pH, anions and cations in rainwater, and to identify the possible sources that contributing to the acid precipitation during southwest monsoon season with occurrence of extreme drought event. 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