Dust storm over the Mediterranean Sea
This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image acquired on 14 November 2024 shows a Saharan dust plume stretching over 700 km across the Mediterranean Sea. In this image, the plume can be seen extending from Algeria northward over the Spanish Balearic Islands.
The suspension and transportation of Saharan dust in the atmosphere can cause a haze in affected areas and sometimes impacts air quality, transportation, and respiratory health.
The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) monitors and forecasts air quality on a global scale, assessing the concentration and dispersion of atmospheric pollutants and aerosols. The Copernicus Health Hub is an additional resource for finding all Copernicus data and products relevant for health, including those related to air quality.
