Dust storms would ground Kalgoorlie-Boulder to a halt, until the people fought back and won
Doug Daws remembers when colossal dust storms would regularly strike his outback hometown, grinding life to a halt…
March of the Harmattan – NASA Science
In early spring 2026, a dry, dust-laden wind known as the harmattan swept across northwestern Africa. Cold temperatures,…
Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas
The Ides of March brought perilous weather to West Texas and the state’s Panhandle. A strong cold front…
Dust Outbreak Reaches Europe – NASA Science
Winter winds lofted clouds of dust from the Sahara Desert, carrying it north toward the Mediterranean and dispersing…
Winds Whip Up Fires and Dust on the Southern Plains
High winds coupled with dry conditions fueled fast-spreading wildland fires in the U.S. southern Plains in winter 2026.…
Lightning on Mars? Electric sparks in dust devils confirmed
These are dust devils on Mars, spotted by the Perseverance rover on September 6, 2025. Audio recordings from…