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On 13 October 2022, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites captured the dust cloud engulfing the skies of Cabo Verde, as shown in this image.

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English: Since early October, several Saharan dust storms have affected areas outside Africa. Currently, a new Saharan dust storm is crossing the Atlantic Ocean, headed towards the Caribbean. On 13 October 2022, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites captured the dust cloud engulfing the skies of Cabo Verde, as shown in this image. According to the aerosol forecasts of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, a new dust storm is likely to affect the Iberian Peninsula in the coming days. The forecasting of these events is important because the suspended dust causes air quality to significantly worsen. They are harmful to human health, causing or worsening many respiratory diseases, as well as cardiovascular problems. The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) provides forecasts to help policymakers, citizens and other stakeholders to mitigate the negative effects of dust storms.
Date 14 October 2022 (upload date)
Source New Saharan dust storm likely to reach the Iberian Peninsula
Author European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery

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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2022

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