Displaying items by tag: african dust

According to AtmoHub, the information hub for air quality in Greece, the dust transport phenomenon from Africa into Greece was expected to peak on Monday, but i still with us on Tuesday.

A dense wave of African dust has blanketed the island of Crete, severely reducing visibility, disrupting flights, and prompting authorities to urge residents—especially vulnerable groups—to stay indoors as pollution levels spike.

African dust and high temperatures yesterday created an eerie scene reminiscent of a science fiction film and reminded nothing of the famed Attic skies of Athens..