See where Saharan dust is spreading across the U.S.

However, this time of year, they’re linked by a remarkable weather pattern that carries vast plumes of Saharan dust some ...

A wall of dust from the Great Salt Lake swept across the valley in early July. What was in the air?

Driving south on Redwood Road two weeks ago, Kevin Parke watched as a wall of brown dust swept across the Salt Lake Valley, swallowing the Wasatch Mountains and blanketing the familiar landscape in a ...
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A category 3 dust storm swallowed metro Phoenix and grounded flights

Flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport ground to a halt after a wall of dust rolled across the metro area, ...

When will Saharan dust hit Texas? Giant plume headed in from Africa

A massive plume of Saharan dust is sweeping across the Atlantic, bringing impacts to the Gulf Coast.
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What Is Dust Even Made Of? (And How to Manage It)

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Monsoon storms kick up dust, rain in Phoenix, with more on the way

Monsoonal activity started strong with severe storms and dust storms. While the midweek is quieter, more storms are expected ...

Dust storms, thunderstorms hit central and southern Arizona

Thunderstorms producing heavy rain of between 1.5 and 2.5 inches were reported in Pima County, with Pinal County seeing ...

Desert dust in Europe is increasing with implications for health and solar energy installations

While particulate matter air pollution from human activity in transportation, households and industry is decreasing in Europe ...

The Counterintuitive Reason Chinchillas Bathe in Dust, Not Water

Water seems like the obvious choice for keeping a fluffy pet clean, but for chinchillas it poses a surprisingly serious threat. Understanding why requires a closer look at what makes their fur unlike ...