![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.](https://science.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/saharandust-calima-tmo-20240322-lrg.jpg?w=4096&format=jpeg)
Desert Dust Envelops Portugal and Spain
Skies turned orange and snowy slopes were stained brown as Saharan dust reached Europe. View the full story
Credits: NASA Earth Observatory / Michala Garrison
TakenMarch 22, 2024
Image CreditNASA Earth Observatory / Michala Garrison
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