Will Saharan Dust Affect Cartagena? Risk Management Responds
Saharan dust has once again become a topic of conversation in the Colombian Caribbean. However, meteorological and risk management authorities have sent a message of calm regarding this atmospheric phenomenon.
TL;DR
- The IDEAM has detected minimal quantities of Saharan dust entering the Colombian Caribbean coast.
- Authorities in Cartagena assure that this minimal amount of dust poses no threat or impact on the population.
- This phenomenon typically occurs annually, with a more notable presence starting in April and peaking in July-August.
- Saharan dust is dry air laden with mineral particles, primarily fine sand, originating from the Sahara Desert and transported across the Atlantic.
- Larger concentrations of Saharan dust can help reduce the intensity of tropical storms and hurricanes.