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The MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Terra satellite captured this image of dust enveloping the Iberian Peninsula on March 22. On that day, snowy slopes at a ski resort near Granada were tinged with brown from dust deposition and other areas saw “muddy” rain, according to news reports.

Desert Dust Envelops Portugal and Spain

Skies turned orange and snowy slopes were stained brown as Saharan dust reached Europe. View the full story

Image Credit: NASA Earth Observatory / Michala Garrison

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TakenMarch 22, 2024

Image CreditNASA Earth Observatory / Michala Garrison

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