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Sahara Desert

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Saharan Dust Plume Set to Reach Houston Late Sunday

The dust could briefly lower air quality for people with lung or heart conditions.

49 Die of Thirst After Truck Breaks Down in Niger’s Sahara

Saharan Dust Cloud Arrives in Florida, Prompts Health Advisories

Giant Saharan Dust Plume Heads for U.S. Southeast, Threatening Air Quality and Hurricane Formation