Dust Storm
This film explores a growing threat. We investigate storm causes, why they occur frequently and severely in several parts of the world, how to predict them, and what can be done to lessen their impact. Follow NASA's satellites observing dust in the atmosphere, the science behind the Early Warning system, and how it could work.
This film explores a growing threat. We investigate storm causes, why they occur frequently and severely in several parts of the world, how to predict them, and what can be done to lessen their impact. Follow NASA's satellites observing dust in the atmosphere, the science behind the Early Warning system, and how it could work.
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