A large, brown swath of Saharan dust can be seen in numerous satellite images blanketing much of Portugal, Spain and France, leading to air quality concerns and hazy skies
Ski resorts that look like deserts, skies colored brilliant hues of orange, and air quality five times worse than ideal conditions all have one thing in common: Saharan dust, which is expected to worsen over Western and Central Europe and even bring"blood rain."
. Satellite imagery from NASA shows the blanket of Saharan dust over Western and Central Europe.The strong winds from Storm Celia off the northwest coast of Africa picked up dust from the Sahara desert and lofted it into the atmosphere. The southerly winds then pushed the dust northward into Europe, creating haunting scenes across the region.
From the station's webcam and via @CLIMATEwBORDERS https://t.co/gHF85ut2Gx pic.twitter.com/Xg9j2vTk73 — World Meteorological Organization March 15, 2022 The WMO also posted a photo from Switzerland showing the snow-covered mountains appearing a rusty shade of orange, which is a sharp contrast to the pristine white snow typical of the region. A #SaharanDust storm has transformed skies and landscapes in parts of Europe today, affecting air quality.Forecasts from @Dust_Barcelona https://t.co/k68I3MwGhc pic.twitter.
— World Meteorological Organization March 15, 2022 Read MoreEurope can expect brilliant sunsets as a result of the dust particles scattering the sun's rays. Stunning orange and red skies can be expected as the sun rises and sets with reduced visibility and hazy skies anticipated throughout the day. With enough dust in the air to alter the hues of the natural landscape across Western Europe, there is an obvious concern for air quality as well.
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