After the Dust Settles

Take a look at the destruction of dust storms around the world.
 
dust blowing atlantic africa

Sahara Desert Plume

Dust blowing off the Sahara Desert each winter makes its way across the Atlantic Ocean.

Rich in iron, the dust is a vital nutrient that helps sustain marine ecosystems, but can also trigger toxic blooms of algae, like red tides, that kill fish and damage corals.

Photo credit: NASA

 
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