The sky turns orange. A loud noise is coming from the distance and getting closer. You turn and see a wall of sand, rising meters (yards) above the ground, and you’re right in the middle of its path.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, economies and the environment, the U.N. World ...

On average, a new plume or layer arrives in the Western Hemisphere about once a week or every other week, but their density can significantly vary. The Saharan Desert lifts dust from spring to fall, ...

Imagine driving down a desert highway on a bright summer afternoon when suddenly, the horizon disappears behind a towering wall of dust. Then, within minutes, the sky darkens, visibility drops to zero ...