March of the Harmattan – NASA Science

In early spring 2026, a dry, dust-laden wind known as the harmattan swept across northwestern Africa. Cold temperatures, high winds, and blowing dust prompted officials to issue an alert for several regions of Morocco due to the low visibility and harsh conditions. Satellites tracked the wall of dust over the course of the day on…

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Australia’s “Red Centre” Turns Green

The town of Alice Springs lies near Australia’s geographic center, in a region often called the “Red Centre” for the rusty hue of its desert landscape. After weeks of heavy rainfall in February and March 2026, however, vast areas of desert and surrounding mountains turned lush and green.  The MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Terra satellite…

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