Sand and dust storms are a growing hazard for health, economies, and ecosystems. WMO supports Members to strengthen monitoring, forecasting, and early warnings. Full publication: https://bit.ly/462863P | World Meteorological Organization

It’s the perfect storm for science: One of the thickest dust storms ever observed on Mars has been spreading for the past two weeks. The storm has caused NASA's Opportunity rover to suspend science operations, but also offers a window for four other spacecraft to learn from the swirling dust. Read all about it: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/ #NASA #science #mars #duststorms | NASA Solar System Exploration

6.3M views · 121K reactions | Dust Devils are so cool (from this distance!) This fascinating wind phenomenon occurs when cold air in the upper atmosphere reacts with with warm air close to the ground and creates a vortex. Seldom do we ever see one this defined though! | WeatherSpy | Facebook