The Saharan dust cloud is formed when hot air and dust particles mix in Northern Africa and are carried across the Atlantic Ocean by powerful winds. pic.twitter.com/uBoSonMtMS — Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) June 15, 2022How long with the Saharan dust cloud last? The thick Saharan dust forms a huge cloud about one mile above the Atlantic, sometimes as deep as 2.5 miles thick. Swipe through to learn more →https://t.co/fhc2bVxW6s — The New York Times (@nytimes) June 14, 2022What are the consequences of the Saharan dust cloud? The huge quantity of dust and minerals that is deposited by the Saharan dust cloud serves as a major source of natural fertilizer for plants and oceanic ecosystems in the area.

Source: New York Times June 15, 2022 15:05 UTC