Dust coming off the Sahara into the Atlantic is a common occurrence and is known as the Dry Air Saharan Layer. Later in the ... the density of the current one was "well above normal levels".
The enormous plume was formed by strong winds sweeping tiny sand and mineral particles off the surface of the Sahara - and ...
During the summer, Atlantic trade winds carry this layer of air over the ... Use this tool to track current air quality ...
Cars and pavements in the West Midlands have been found coated with a layer of dust from the Sahara desert. Areas of Worcester, Stourbridge, Wolverhampton and Shropshire awoke to the phenomenon on ...
South-easterly winds have coated Britain in a toxic Saharan dust cloud. Combined with domestic pollution ... The information came to light following appeals from military veterans who say their ...