Sunset with Sahara Dust Cloud - In Explore 06.18.21
One of the unexpected benefits of Saharan dust is that it makes sunsets and sunrises even more vibrant, as the sun’s rays are amplified through the atmosphere’s thick layer. It can even cause the sunlight to burst into an impressive array of purples, pinks, oranges, and yellows. The dust is lifted up by convection and travels thousands of kilometres in just a week, reaching as far as the western Caribbean.
Sunset with Sahara Dust Cloud - In Explore 06.18.21
One of the unexpected benefits of Saharan dust is that it makes sunsets and sunrises even more vibrant, as the sun’s rays are amplified through the atmosphere’s thick layer. It can even cause the sunlight to burst into an impressive array of purples, pinks, oranges, and yellows. The dust is lifted up by convection and travels thousands of kilometres in just a week, reaching as far as the western Caribbean.