Western Europe may receive another load of dust from the Sahara next weekend.
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According to Copernicus, the European body that constantly monitors weather and climate, a large dust cloud is currently hanging over the Atlantic Ocean. After a turn, the plume will pass over western Europe on Friday and Saturday, the scientists expect.
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Copernicus sees relatively large amounts of dust blowing from the African desert over the Mediterranean and other parts of Europe this year. The Netherlands also had to deal with the phenomenon in March and April. The dust particles can give the air an orange glow and, for example, cover cars with a thin brown layer.
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Sahara dust can also affect air quality. This is especially the case in countries such as Spain, which regularly get the full blow. Spain is once again experiencing the greatest amount of dust. Fine dust particles can cause respiratory irritation.
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The dust clouds from the Sahara also have an effect on the temperature: they block sunlight and that can make a difference by a few degrees.
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