Tag: dust storm

As the planet heats up, scientists warn of a terrifying consequence: the emergence of unprecedentedly powerful hurricanes, so extreme that they defy current classification systems. This looming threat has prompted experts to advocate for the inclusion of a new category, Category 6, on the Saffir-Simpson Windscale.

Sand and dust storms, a once-underappreciated problem, are now becoming "dramatically" more frequent in various regions worldwide, warns the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The UNCCD experts attribute at least 25% of this phenomenon to human activities. The severity of the issue is underscored by the fact that two billion tons of sand and dust, equivalent to the weight of 350 Great Pyramids of Giza, enter the atmosphere annually.

Sand and dust storms pose a growing threat due to climate change and land mismanagement, leading to desertification. Discover the causes, impacts, and steps that can be taken to combat and minimize the destructive effects of these storms. The UN's Decade on Ecosystem Restoration plays a crucial role in addressing this global challenge.