For the past couple of days, Spain has been experiencing a strange weather phenomenon known as ‘Calima’.
This is when a sand and dust-laden wind blowing from the Sahara desert in North Africa reaches Spain and starts covering the landscape… Even the snow becomes reddish!
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This is neither smog nor pollution, no it’s just sand from the Sahara that is covering the snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain.
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Also known as ‘Calima’ in Spain, this weird weather phenomenon generally raises temperatures but lowers visibility due to the fine yellowish-brown air-borne dust.
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As you may understand, a strong Calima may cause respiratory problems in humans.
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This weather phenomenon normally occurs around this time of year and lasts a few days leaving lots of cleaning up to do.
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Imagine that! Skiing on red snow! Crazy weather phenomenon!