hurricane formation

Huge Saharan dust blob cooling eastern Atlantic

The Huge Saharan dust blob is making waves, quite literally, by cooling the eastern Atlantic. This natural phenomenon, which occurs annually, plays a vital role in hindering hurricane formation or weakening their intensity. It’s fascinating to think about how something as simple as a dust cloud can have such a significant impact on weather patterns thousands of miles away. The Sahara truly is an incredible force of nature.

The sight of hailstones in Scotland might bring the desire for a bit of Sahara dust to cool things down. The irony of wishing for a dust cloud to combat extreme weather is not lost on me.… Continue reading