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February 15, 2026

Sand from the Sahara has reached this part of Europe: See fascinating pictures of an unusual phenomenon in this country

A strong cyclone from the central Mediterranean, and then from the south of the Adriatic, caused very strong southern currents in its front part, so the wind picked up huge amounts of sand from the Sahara from the areas of Egypt and Libya.

Sand from the Sahara has reached this part of Europe: See fascinating pictures of an unusual phenomenon in this country

TL;DR

  • A strong cyclone caused southern winds to carry large quantities of sand from the Sahara Desert.
  • The sand traveled from Egypt and Libya across the Mediterranean to Greece, and further north.
  • The sand-filled atmosphere turned the sky orange and caused significant pollution.
  • Precipitation in affected areas was colored by the sand.
  • The phenomenon extended to Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Serbia, before being cleared by a cold front in some regions.

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