Satellite instruments showed that the cloud was far denser with dust particles than previous events. “Everything was multiplied here.”Researchers are still unclear as to why the recent Saharan dust cloud was so intense since there are so many factors at play. Saharan dust is a vital ingredient in ecosystems in the Western HemisphereAs they sail over the Atlantic, the Saharan clouds sprinkle bits of dust in their wake. But perhaps one of the more astonishing effects of Saharan dust is that it can suppress hurricanes. The impact of the recent Saharan dust cloud was likely most severe in the Caribbean.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 01, 2020 18:10 UTC