Now the Sahara dust is coming to Europe

Large amounts of dust from the Sahara have been observed over Europe for the first time this year. This was shared by the EU Atmosphere Service Copernicus on Tuesday with Accordingly, the dust from North Africa could reach Central and Eastern Europe in the coming days after crossing the Iberian Peninsula and France, from Copernicus Predictions appears.

“The typical effect is a red or more orange sky, but there is also a potential for air quality impacts on the ground, particularly in Portugal and Spain,” said the chief Copernicus scientist marking Parrington. In the Iberian Peninsula, the dust is loud Copernicus already arrived.

Solar systems can be affected

The impact of dust from the Sahara could have implications for human health and the energy sector, the statement said. For example, allergies can be intensified. The dust particles in the atmosphere can also affect the generation of solar energy.

The Atmosphere Monitoring Service is one of several components of the Copernicus program The European Union. Among other things, it provides data on the atmosphere, oceans, land, climate change, security and energy obtained from satellite images. (SDA)

Source: Blick