A powerful dust storm disrupted the first weekend of the Coachella music festival as blustery winds swept over the sprawling grounds and enveloped concertgoers in a whirlwind of desert sand. Several ...

The scale would rate a storm based on the amount of dust in the air, as well as other components, researchers say.

Saharan dust plumes are currently headed across the Caribbean and are expected to reach the state very soon. It typically forms during late spring, summer, and early fall, moving across the tropical ...

This Scientific Reports Collection welcomes original research on Dust storm modelling and forecasting. Narrative review articles are also welcomed, to our sister journal Scientific Reviews. For ...

Dust storms pose significant hazards to human health, aviation safety, agriculture and infrastructure across arid and semi-arid regions. Their detection and monitoring have advanced through the ...

Rajasthan's dramatic dust storms bring more than poor visibility. From irritated eyes and dry skin to breathing difficulties and asthma flare-ups, experts explain the health risks and practical ...

Extreme weather events like dust storms, floods, and high winds are spreading dangerous fungal spores. Climate change is causing fungi to become more resilient and expand into new geographic areas.

Mars isn’t just dusty—it crackles with electricity. Scientists discovered that dust devils can generate tiny electric sparks, captured for the first time by Perseverance’s microphone. These static ...