File:New Saharan Dust cloud engulfs the Mediterranean skies.jpg

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On 30 June 2022, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites captured this image, showing the Saharan dust cloud engulfing the skies of North Africa, South Italy and Malta.

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English: After several Saharan Dust storms affected Europe during the first half of 2022, a new influx is now reaching the Mediterranean basin. On 30 June 2022, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites captured this image, showing the Saharan dust cloud engulfing the skies of North Africa, South Italy and Malta. The storm is expected to persist and reach Spain in the coming days. Suspended dust causes air quality to significantly worsen, affecting human health. It also affects production of solar power, as it deposits on solar panels and reduces their efficiency. The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) provides forecasts to help planning the measures needed to limit the negative effects of dust storms and has closely monitored this year’s dust storm episodes.
Date Taken on 30 June 2022
Source New Saharan Dust cloud engulfs the Mediterranean skies
Author European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery

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© This image contains data from a satellite in the Copernicus Programme, such as Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 or Sentinel-3. Attribution is required when using this image.
Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2022

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