Harmattan: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Nov 10, 2026 | ||
| Changed "hot, dry wind" to "cool, dry wind," and noted that the harmattan's arrival may cause temperatures in western Africa to fall to 9 °C (48.2 °F). | Jan 08, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - The Cold Dusty Harmattan: A Season of Anguish for Cardiologists and Patients. | Apr 05, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: ThinkQuest - Harmattan. | Feb 05, 2012 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jun 27, 2007 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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