Hoe beland Sahara-sand op sneeu in Europa?

Hoe kan ‘n sandstorm in die Sahara-woestyn ‘n stoflaag op die wit sneeu in Europa veroorsaak?

Hoe ver is die horison van jou af?

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Lees meer oor dié verskynsel:

https://snowbrains.com/sahara-dust-sand-ski-resorts-orange/

https://www.severe-weather.eu/europe-weather/saharan-dust-orange-snow-mk/

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/alps-covered-sand-huge-sahara-26480111

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2021/02/09/sahara-sand-causes-air-pollution-spike-in-europe-turning-skies-and-snow-orange

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-55966867

https://wepowder.com/en/forum/topic/284566

Kyk na die foto’s van dié interessante fenomeen:

Thick layer of dust in Piau-Engaly (Pyrenees) yesterday (skipass.com)

 

Sand van die Sahara op die sneeu in die Franse Pireneë. These incredible images show dust from the Sahara Desert settled on the French Pyrenees. Borja Delgado captured the rare sight whilst skiing on the mountains. Storm Celia initially brought the dust to Southern Spain, where people were advised to wear masks and avoid being outside for long periods.
The phenomenon also affected parts of France, Portugal and the UK – and even spread as far as Germany. When: 16 Mar 2022 Credit: Borja Delgado/Dersu.uz/Cover Images.

Koperkleurige sneeu bedek met Saharasand. Snow in a ski resort in Southern France turned orange thanks to the dust.

Nie wit sneeu nie.

So lyk dit nou by Europese ski-oorde.

Alles lyk oranje by Europese ski-oorde.

Só versprei die Sahara-sand oor Europa

Satellietfoto’s van die sand oor Europa

Saharan dust visible from above (worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov)