Saharan Dust Map Today 2024. An african air mass outbreak, bringing exceptionally high temperatures for the time of the year in central europe, transported high concentrations of saharan dust. Satellite measurements indicate intensive plumes of dust, called the saharan air layer, across much of the eastern atlantic.
Noaa/nhc) a surge of dust: The saharan air layer, also known as saharan dust, is made of sand, dirt, and other dust that is lifted into the atmosphere from the vast desert area that covers most of north africa.