Dust storms have killed hundreds and are a growing problem ... - NBC News
May 4, 2023 · Fast-moving winds can suddenly whip dirt and debris into the air, leading to fatal accidents. It's an issue worsened by drought, climate change and land management. Ambulances and firefighters at...
UN issues global alert to combat severe sand and dust storms
Jul 12, 2023 · A massive dust storm currently blanketing many parts of the Caribbean, posing a significant threat to regional health, has revealed the importance of having effective warning systems in place,...
UN declares 2025 to 2034 the decade to combat increasing sand and dust ...
Jul 10, 2024 · UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday declared 2025 to 2034 the United Nations Decade on Combating Sand and Dust Storms — extreme weather events that are increasing and threatening health and …
Massive haboob causes vehicle pileup on central California …
Nov 13, 2024 · Authorities say a powerful dust storm known as a haboob caused a vehicle pile-up on a central California highway, sending several people to hospitals with minor injuries.
7 people killed, dozens injured as dust storm causes major ... - ABC News
May 2, 2023 · Seven people are dead and dozens injured after a massive pileup Monday in Illinois caused by a sudden dust storm, officials said.
Saharan dust outbreak lingers across some US states this week
Jul 9, 2024 · Every three to five days, pockets of dust come off from these storms and can travel to different areas. This week, the mass of dust that began its journey about two weeks ago from Africa...
Why NASA is mapping Earth’s dust from space | CNN
Feb 21, 2023 · Sand and dust storms are a global phenomenon. These fine dust particles can be carried by winds across thousands of miles, impacting health and livelihoods. According to the UN, dust storms...
7 died in an Illinois dust storm pileup - USA TODAY
May 2, 2023 · The National Weather Service office in Springfield, Illinois, issued a blowing-dust warning Monday for the first time ever after a blinding dust storm sprang up south of Springfield,...
Dust Storms - latest research news and features - Phys.org
Thick clouds of dust blown in from the Sahara once again covered Greek skies Monday, especially Athens and Thessalonika, with temperatures rising as high as 31°C (88°F). Climate change is fueling...
Sand & dust storms - News & Stories - UNCCD
Sand and dust storms pose numerous threats to human health, disrupt livelihoods, and wreak havoc on the environment. Managing these impacts is a major challenge, as human activity, and desertification in one region can trigger sand and dust storms that cause significant damage in …