An international study found that desertification is increasing dust transport from North Africa, leading to significant dust increases in Italy and Europe.
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What happened
An international study found that desertification is increasing dust transport from North Africa, leading to significant dust increases in Italy and Europe.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Air masses and Saharan dust originating in North Africa are currently impacting weather patterns in Sardinia, Italy, and the broader European continent.Sub-event
Saharan dust is negatively affecting solar energy output in Italy and Europe.1 source
Scientific study links desertification to increased dust transport from North Africa to Europe.1 source
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The entities involved
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Italy
country in southern Europe
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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North Africa
northernmost region of the African continent
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- bgr.com
- surinenglish.comSaharan dust episodes are becoming more severe across Europe, study finds | Sur in English