A history of African dust (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

A history of African dust

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Interest in African dust began over 50 years ago when it was discovered that it was frequently transported across the Atlantic in great quantities. New study chronicles the initial discovery of African dust and our current state of knowledge.

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Image: NOAA, Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory

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