Dust Storm Moves From Libya to Italy


August 1, 2005 (HDW) Italy - A dust storm sent a thick plume of yellow dust from Libya over the Mediterranean Sea along the western coast of Italy, covering the western half of the island of Sicily. A NASA satellite captured this image of the storm on July 28, 2005. Almost like waves on the ocean or blowing dunes in a sandy desert, ripples ornament this airborne dust cloud in response to the rise and fall of the wind.

 
 
Portugal Still Can Not Contain its Wild Fires

August 6, 2005 (HDW) Portugal - On August 4, 2005, a NASA satellite captured this image of fires blazing in Portugal around the coastal city of Po ...

 
 
 
A Series of Snow Storms Hit Europe

Spain (HDW) February 26, 2005 - Blustery weather spread across Europe on February 23, 2005, blasting even the normally balmy Spain with snow and f ...

 
 
 
Mount Etna on Sicily Erupts for the Winter Season

Italy (HDW) January 21, 2005 - A NASA satellite caught a striking picture of a light plume of ash and steam rising from Mount Etna on January 8, 2 ...

 
 
 

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