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Massive Sandstorm Sweeps Across North Africa, Reduces Visibility

4/2/2026

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On March 30, 2026, a massive sandstorm roughly 1,600 km long swept across Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania, driven by Mistral winds from Europe.
The event, part of La Calima, reduced visibility.
Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed to minimize exposure and health risks.
Satellite imagery tracked the storm into the Atlantic, affecting the Canary Islands, with Copernicus Sentinel-3 monitoring environmental data.

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Story summary

On March 30, 2026, a massive sandstorm roughly 1,600 km long swept across Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania, driven by Mistral winds from Europe.
The event, part of La Calima, reduced visibility.
Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed to minimize exposure and health risks.
Satellite imagery tracked the storm into the Atlantic, affecting the Canary Islands, with Copernicus Sentinel-3 monitoring environmental data.