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Sahara Dust

April 4, 2016

What impact does dust from the Sahara Desert have on the global climate? Storms carry the dust particles up to seven kilometers into the air. Most eventually fall over the Atlantic, with some surprising effects.

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Sahara dust over the world
Image: picture-alliance/dpa

Dust and its impact on climate