Dust and Haze

Desert Dust Envelops Portugal and Spain
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Desert Dust Envelops Portugal and Spain

Skies turned orange and snowy slopes were stained brown as Saharan dust reached Europe.

Published Mar 27, 2024

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Saharan Dust Blows Toward Europe
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Saharan Dust Blows Toward Europe

Sustained winds carried desert dust over the ocean, where it engulfed island groups and then streamed toward the United Kingdom.

Published Jan 29, 2024

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Indonesian Fires Return in 2023
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Indonesian Fires Return in 2023

Dry conditions brought on by El Niño likely intensified the 2023 fire season, following several years of relative quiet.

Published Oct 6, 2023

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Dusty Skies in Southern Asia
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Dusty Skies in Southern Asia

Dust from the ephemeral Hamun wetlands streamed over parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan in September.

Published Sep 27, 2023

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Dusts of Different Stripes
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Dusts of Different Stripes

Strong winds carried desert and salt pan dust over the Atlantic

Published Jul 17, 2023

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